Ordained to the priesthood on 26 August 1932, Ghersi worked as parish priest and as rector in Venezuela before his episcopal appointment on 22 January 1959, succeeding Luigi Piatti, O.F.M. Cap.

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**Ordained to the Priesthood on 26 August 1932 – Ghersi Served as Parish Priest and Rector in Venezuela Before Becoming Archbishop on 22 January 1959** Why are historians and religious scholars quietly revisiting the career of an Andean cleric whose ordination on 26 August 1932 marked a quiet but pivotal moment in Venezuelan Catholic leadership? Ghersi’s journey from parish priest to rector, culminating in his appointment as archbishop, offers fresh insight into mid-20th century ecclesiastical evolution in Latin America—now gaining traction in broader U.S.-based conversations on faith, authority, and spiritual lineages. This precise date anchors a story shaped by post-war transformation, Vatican modernization, and regional religious shifts. Understanding Ghersi’s path reveals how local religious service laid the groundwork for broader influence across Venezuela during a time of social change. ### Why Ordained to the Priesthood on 26 August 1932, Ghersi Worked as Parish Priest and as Rector in Venezuela Before His Episcopal Appointment on 22 January 1959, Succeeding Luigi Piatti, O.F.M. Cap.