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On 27 February 2014, Bishop Peter Comensoli was appointed by Pope Francis as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Sydney while the position of Archbishop of Sydney remains vacant.<ref>[http://mediablog.catholic.org.au/?p=2584 Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference, Media Release, 27 February 2014]</ref> |
On 27 February 2014, Bishop Peter Comensoli was appointed by Pope Francis as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Sydney while the position of Archbishop of Sydney remains vacant.<ref>[http://mediablog.catholic.org.au/?p=2584 Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference, Media Release, 27 February 2014]</ref> |
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==Controversy== |
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During Comensoli's time as apostolic administer of the Archdiocese of Sydney. He had made several illegal appointments (appointments within an Archdiocese can only be made by the Bishop of the Diocese) such as the rector of the seminary.<ref>https://www.sydneycatholic.org/people/recent_official_appointments.asp</ref><ref>http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_P1U.HTM</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 03:40, 15 September 2014
The Most Reverend Dr Peter Andrew Comensoli | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney | |
| Appointed | 20 April 2011 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Tigisi in Numidia |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 May 1992 by Bishop William Edward Murray |
| Consecration | 8 June 2011 by Cardinal George Pell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1964 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | University of Wollongong, University of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh |
| Motto | Praedicamus Christum crucifixum - We proclaim a crucified Christ |
| Styles of Peter Comensoli | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Peter Andrew Comensoli (born 25 March 1962) is currently the apostolic administrator and an auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.[2] In addition to this, he holds the titular see of Tigisi in Numidia.[3]
Early life
Comensoli studied at St Paul's (now Holy Spirit) College, Bellambi, New South Wales and read economics the University of Wollongong,[4] before switching to theology.[5]
Priesthood
Comensoli entered the Manly Seminary in 1986 and was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Wollongong in 1992[5] by William Edward Murray.[3]
Before his appointment as a bishop, Comensoli studied in Scotland at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh leaving with MLitt in Moral Philosophy and a PhD in theological ethics, respectively.[5]
Episcopate
Comensoli was appointed an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney by Pope Benedict XVI on 20 April 2011.[6] He was consecrated bishop by Cardinal Pell in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney on 8 June 2011 and became Australia's youngest bishop.[5]
On 27 February 2014, Bishop Peter Comensoli was appointed by Pope Francis as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Sydney while the position of Archbishop of Sydney remains vacant.[7]
Controversy
During Comensoli's time as apostolic administer of the Archdiocese of Sydney. He had made several illegal appointments (appointments within an Archdiocese can only be made by the Bishop of the Diocese) such as the rector of the seminary.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Bishop Peter Andrew Comensoli". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ "Apostolic Administrator for the Archdiocese of Sydney". Archdiocese of Sydney. 27 February 2014.
- ^ a b Cheney, David M. (8 June 2011). "Bishop Peter Andrew Comensoli". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ Hasham, Nicole (20 April 2011). "Father Peter Comensoli answers higher call". Illawarra Mercury. Wollongong, NSW.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop expects 30 years of hard work". The Australian. Surry Hills, NSW. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ "Moral Theologian Named Auxiliary Bishop for Sydney". Zenit. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ^ Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference, Media Release, 27 February 2014
- ^ https://www.sydneycatholic.org/people/recent_official_appointments.asp
- ^ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_P1U.HTM