Luisito Occiano Explained

Type:Bishop
Luisito Occiano
Bishop of Virac
Church:Roman Catholic Church
Diocese:Virac
Appointed:29 February 2024
Term Start:26 June 2024
Predecessor:Manolo de los Santos
Ordination:10 November 1996
Consecration:21 June 2024
Consecrated By:Rolando Tria Tirona
Birth Date:21 June 1971
Birth Place:Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Education:Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Naga University (MA)

Luisito Audal Occiano (born 21 June 1971) is a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate who is currently the bishop of the Diocese of Virac. He studied philosophy and theology at the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary in Naga, Camarines Sur and was ordained a priest on 10 November 1996.[1] He then attended Ateneo de Manila University, and received a Master of Arts from Ateneo de Naga University. Occiano was appointed the Bishop of Virac on 29 February 2024. He was consecrated bishop by Rolando Tria Tirona on 21 June 2024 and was installed as Bishop of Virac on 26 June.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 29 February 2024 . Resignations and Appointments, 29.02.2024 . 3 July 2024 . Holy See Press Office.
  2. Web site: Bishop Luisito Audal Occiano . 3 July 2024 . Catholic-Hierarchy.org.