Ofena
Comune in Abruzzo, Italy
Ofena (Abruzzese: Ofenë) is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the natural park known as the "Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park". The comune/village is home to a vast and rich history of a community that has existed for many hundreds of years.
01History
A letter of Pope Simplicius dated 19 November 475 speaks of a Bishop Gaudentius of Aufinium, the Latin name by which the town was known, against whom three neighbouring bishops had laid complaints.
No longer a residential bishopric, Aufinium is today listed by the Catholic Church as a titular see.
02Sports
In the southern part of the city of Ofena is the Campo Sportivo Comunale di Ofena, a public football field.
03Administration
The following are the mayors of Ofena since 1998.
| Period | Mayor | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 July 1988 | 7 June 1993 | Bruno Gentile | Christian Democracy | |
| 7 June 1993 | 28 April 1997 | Bruno Gentile | Christian Democracy | |
| 28 April 1997 | 14 May 2001 | Bruno Gentile | Center | |
| 14 May 2001 | 30 May 2006 | Anna Rita Coletti | Civic list | |
| 30 May 2006 | 16 May 2011 | Anna Rita Coletti | Civic list | |
| 16 May 2011 | 27 March 2016 | Mauro Castagna | United Civic List for Ofena | |
| 6 June 2016 | Antonio Silveri | United Civic List for Ofena | ||
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