bishop augusto bellincini (1675–1700) was responsible for the introduction of the priests of the mission (c.m.) to the diocese of reggio (1681). he also found quarters for the discalced carmelites (o.c.d.) in 1685, and introduced the discalced carmelite nuns to the diocese (1689). he also welcomed the minims of s. francesco di paola in 1696.