Wayne Lobsinger Explained

Honorific-Prefix:His Excellency, The Most Reverend
Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger
Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton
Diocese:Hamilton
Appointed:November 21, 2020
Enthroned:April 18, 2021
Other Post:Titular Bishop of Gemellae in Numidia
Ordination:May 7, 1994
Ordained By:Anthony F. Tonnos
Consecration:April 18, 2021
Consecrated By:Douglas Crosby, Anthony F. Tonnos, and Matthew Ustrzycki
Birth Name:Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger
Birth Date:1 December 1966
Birth Place:Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Motto:Illum oportet crescere
(He must become greater; I must become less)
Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger
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Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Hamilton since 2021.

Biography

Early life

His Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger was born on December 1, 1966, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.[1]

Priesthood

His Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, by Bishop Anthony F. Tonnos on May 7, 1994.[2] He served in 4 Parishes as Associate Pastor and 4 Parishes.

Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton

Pope Francis appointed His Excellency as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Hamilton on November 21, 2020. He was originally scheduled to be ordained on February 2, 2021, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, however due to the pandemic his Episcopal Ordination was rescheduled and was celebrated on April 18, 2021, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton. He is currently the Vicar for Consecrated Life, one of the Vicars General, Vicar of Formation, and Vicar for Permanent Deacons.

Notes and References

  1. https://hamiltondiocese.com/office/bishops-office/auxiliary-bishop-wayne-lobsinger/
  2. https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blobsi.html