He was ordained a bishop on 6 January, 2003 by Pope John Paul II; his principal co-consecrators were Archbishops Leonardo Sandri and Antonio Maria Vegliò.
He was ordained a bishop on 6 January by Pope John Paul II.6 January was 2003. His principal co-consecrators were Archbishops Leonardo Sandri. His principal co-consecrators were Antonio Maria Vegliò.