Mariano Crociata (born 16 March 1953) has been bishop of the Diocese of Latina-Terracina-Sezze-Priverno since 19 November 2013.

Born in Castelvetrano, Province of Trapani, Sicily, Crociata was ordained as a priest in 1979.

In October 2010 Bishop Crociata welcomed civil suits against priests for alleged sexual abuse.

Italian bishops say about 100 cases of sexual abuse of minors have been investigated by the church over the last decade.

In doing so, Francis returned to the practice of the early years of the CEI under Paul VI, when the position of Secretary-General was not a stepping stone to a major diocese and eventual appointment as cardinal.