His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Anthony Celino
Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso
Titular Bishop of Maronana
DioceseEl Paso
AppointedFebruary 8, 2023
InstalledMarch 31, 2023
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Maronana
Orders
OrdinationJune 9, 1997
by Armando Xavier Ochoa
ConsecrationMarch 31, 2023
by Mark J. Seitz, Gustavo García-Siller, and John Stowe
Personal details
Born
Anthony Cerdan Celino

(1972-04-29) April 29, 1972
Anda, Pangasinan Philippines
MottoServire Tibi Sicut Mereris
Coat of armsAnthony Celino's coat of arms
Styles of
Anthony Cerdan Celino
Reference styleHis Excellency
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

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

  1. ↑ "Bishop Celino". Diocese of El Paso. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  2. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 08.02.2023". Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso". Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Pope Francis announces new Auxiliary Bishop for El Paso - Bishop Elect Anthony C. Celino, JCL". Retrieved February 8, 2023.
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