Anthony Celino
Anthony Celino | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso Titular Bishop of Maronana | |
| Diocese | El Paso |
| Appointed | February 8, 2023 |
| Installed | March 31, 2023 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Maronana |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 9, 1997 by Armando Xavier Ochoa |
| Consecration | March 31, 2023 by Mark J. Seitz, Gustavo García-Siller, and John Stowe |
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| Born | Anthony Cerdan Celino April 29, 1972 |
| Motto | Servire Tibi Sicut Mereris |
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| Styles of Anthony Cerdan Celino | |
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| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Anthony Cerdan Celino (born April 29, 1972) is a Filipino-born priest of the Catholic Church who serves as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of El Paso.
Biography
Early life
Celino was born on April 29, 1972, in Anda, Pangasinan in the Philippines, the youngest of seven children born to Teodolo Celino and Mines Cerdan Celino. Anthony's father died when he was four years old, resulting in him being raised primarily by his mother. After beginning to serve Mass as a child, he visited a seminary and enjoyed the experience so much he decided to enter high school seminary at Mary, Help of Christians Seminary. He graduated in 1993, and at the invitation of bishop Raymundo Peña moved to the United States. He began theological studies at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and graduated in 1997. On June 9, 1997, Celino was ordained to the priesthood.
Priesthood
Celino's first assignment following his ordination was as parochial vicar at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso. He also served as moderator of the curia, diocesan chancellor, and as assistant to the apostolic administrator before Mark Seitz was appointed bishop of El Paso in 2013.[1]
Episcopacy
Pope Francis appointed Celino auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of El Paso on February 8, 2023.[2][3][4] On March 31, 2023, Celino was consecrated as a bishop.
See also
References
- ^ "Bishop Celino". Diocese of El Paso. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 08.02.2023". Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso". Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Pope Francis announces new Auxiliary Bishop for El Paso - Bishop Elect Anthony C. Celino, JCL". Retrieved February 8, 2023.
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