Prelate of São Félix
Lucio Nicoletto was born on August 18, 1972, in Este, in the Diocese of Padua (Italy). He completed his studies in philosophy and theology at the Seminary of Padua and obtained a Licentiate in Biblical Theology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (RJ). He was ordained a priest on June 7, 1998, and incardinated into the Diocese of Padua. He has held the following positions: Parochial Vicar in Selvazzano Dentro (1998–2001) and Vocation Promoter (2001–2005); *fidei donum* priest in Brazil (since 2005); and Rector of the Diocesan Seminary, Head of Vocation Ministry, and member of the College of Consultors in the Diocese of Duque de Caxias (RJ) (2005–2016). Since 2016, he has served as Vicar General of the Diocese of Roraima (RR), where he also acted as Diocesan Administrator during the vacancy of the See (2022).