Pope Francis appoints third Filipino bishop in US

Monsignor Anthony Celino, who hails from the Ilocos Region, is the first auxiliary bishop of El Paso, Texas.

MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis named Monsignor Anthony Celino, a priest born in northern Philippines, as the first auxiliary bishop of El Paso, Texas – and the third Filipino bishop in the United States.Celino, 50, is the first auxiliary bishop of El Paso since the diocese was established in 1914. As auxiliary bishop, Celino is tasked to assist the bishop who heads the Diocese of El Paso, Mark Seitz.

“He brings a unique experience as a Filipino immigrant serving our border community as a priest for the past 25 years, a steadfast dedication to pastoral ministry, and fidelity to the Gospel,” Seitz said in a news release, noting that Celino previously served as his vicar general or right-hand man. Celino obtained a bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 1993, and in the same year, immigrated directly to El Paso.

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