Background
CAGGIANO, Antonio was born on January 30, 1889 in Coronda, Santa Fe, Argentina.
CAGGIANO, Antonio was born on January 30, 1889 in Coronda, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Educated Seminario Conciliar de Guadalupe (Santa Fe), Colegio Pío Latino-Americano (Rome). Ph.D., 1908.
Professor, of philosophy and science, Seminario Conciliar de Guadalupe, Santa Fe. Parish priest, San Carlos Norte. Chaplain, Hospital de Caridad and Colegio del Huerto, Rosario.
Ecclesiastical adviser, Acción Católica Argentina. Adviser, Centro de Estudiantes Universitarios. Secretary general of exec, committee, 32d International Eucharistic Congress, Buenos Aires.
1934; head chaplain of army. Bishop of Rosario, since 1935. Cardinal since 1946.
Member: Academy Nacional de la Historia.