Círio born in Calamandrana, Italy in April 1916, and was ordained a priest on June 29, 1940, in the religious order of Oblates of St. Joseph.
Calamandrana borders the following municipalities: Canelli, Cassinasco, Castel Boglione, Nizza Monferrato, Rocchetta Palafea, and San Marzano Oliveto.