Reynaldo Bersabal Explained

Reynaldo Bendijo Bersabal
Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento
Appointed:	April 20, 2024
Enthroned:	May 31, 2024
Other Post:	Titular Bishop of Balecio
Ordination:	April 29, 1991
Consecration:	May 31, 2024
Birth Name:	Reynaldo Bendijo Bersabal^[1]
Birth Date:	15 October 1964^[2]
Coat Of Arms:	Coat of arms of Reynaldo Bendijo Bersabal.svg
Motto:	In Autem Verbo Tuo

Reynaldo Bendijo Bersabal
Dipstyle:	His Excellency

Reynaldo Bendijo Bersabal (born October 15, 1964) is a Filipino prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Sacramento.

Biography

The youngest of three children, Bersabal grew up in a small town in Mindanao, Philippines. He entered the diocesan seminary of San Jose de Mindanao where he obtained a degree in philosophy from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. On April 29, 1991, Bersabal was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro.

Episcopal career

Pope Francis appointed Bersabal auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Sacramento on April 20, 2024.^{[3] [4] [5]} On May 31, 2024, Bersabal was consecrated as a bishop.

See also

• Catholic Church hierarchy
• Catholic Church in the United States
• Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
• List of Catholic bishops of the United States
• Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops

External links

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento Official Site

Notes and References

1. Web site: 20 April 2024. Pope Francis has appointed Father Rey Bersabal auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento. Diocese of Sacramento. 21 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240421044630/https://www.scd.org/news/pope-francis-has-appointed-father-rey-bersabal-auxiliary-bishop-diocese-sacramento. 21 April 2024. live.
2. Web site: 20 April 2024. Paterno II R.. Esmaquel. Pope Francis names Mindanaoan priest as 5th Filipino bishop in US. Rappler. 21 April 2024.
3. News: Resignations and Appointments, 20.04.2024 . April 20, 2024 .
4. News: Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento . April 20, 2024 .
5. News: Rev. Rey Bersabal named Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Sacramento; will assume his role following his episcopal ordination on May 31st . April 20, 2024 .