Peter Comensoli
The Most Reverend[1] Peter Comensoli DD PhD MLitt STL BTheol BComm | |
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| Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay | |
| Appointed | 20 November 2014 |
| Installed | 12 December 2014 |
| Other post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney and Titular Bishop of Tigisi in Numidia (2011-14) |
| 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 1964) is the third Bishop of Broken Bay in New South Wales, Australia.
From 2011 to 2014 he was an auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney[3] and the titular bishop of Tigisi in Numidia.[4]
On 20 November 2014, Pope Francis appointed Comensoli as Bishop of Broken Bay and his enthronement took place on 12 December 2014.[5]
Early life
Comensoli studied at St Paul's (now Holy Spirit) College, Bellambi, New South Wales and obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in economics at the University of Wollongong, working for a time in the banking sector[6] before switching to theology.[7]
Priesthood
Comensoli entered St Patrick's Seminary in 1986 and obtained a Bachelor of Theology in 1989 and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1991 from the Catholic Institute of Sydney. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Wollongong in 1992[7] by William Edward Murray.[4] Prior to his appointment as a bishop, Comensoli obtained a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Alphonsian Academy in Rome in 2000, a Master of Letters in Moral Philosophy from the University of St Andrews in 2007 and a Doctor of Philosophy in theological ethics from the University of Edinburgh in 2010.[7][1]
Episcopacy
Comensoli was appointed an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney by Pope Benedict XVI on 20 April 2011.[8] He was consecrated as a bishop by Cardinal George Pell at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney on 8 June 2011, becoming Australia's youngest bishop.[7]
On 27 February 2014, Bishop Peter Comensoli was appointed by Pope Francis as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Sydney following Cardinal Pell's elevation to the post of Prefect of the newly formed Secretariat for the Economy.[9] On 18 September 2014, Pope Francis appointed Anthony Fisher as the new Archbishop of Sydney, Comensoli remained the Apostolic Administrator until Fisher's installation on 12 November.[10]
On 20 November 2014, Pope Francis appointed Comensoli as the Bishop of Broken Bay.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Rinunce e nomine". Vatican Press Office. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "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 "Bishop Peter Andrew Comensoli". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ http://www.dbb.org.au/news/fx-articles.cfm?loadref=12&id=206
- ^ 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
- ^ Blackburn, Richard (18 September 2014). "Catholic Church names Bishop Anthony Fisher as Cardinal George Pell's successor". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 19 September 2014.