Paolo Manara was ordained a priest in the
Order of Preachers. On 20 October 1604, he was appointed during the papacy of
Pope Clement VIII as
Bishop of Acerno. On 14 November 1604, he was consecrated bishop by
Girolamo Bernerio,
Cardinal-Bishop of
Albano, with
Agostino Quinzio,
Bishop of Korčula, and
Lazaro Pellizzari,
Bishop of Nusco, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Acerno until his death in 1611. == References ==