"A name is not just a sound, it has a profound meaning. The problem is they do not think about what they are doing."
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Bishop attacks use of “ridiculous” Christian names (1 December 2008) The Times
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Bassano Staffieri
Bassano Staffieri (6 September 1931 – 31 July 2018) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Carpi and the Diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana-Brugnato.
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