Andrew E. Bellisario

His Excellency, The Most Reverend
Andrew Eugene Bellisario
Bishop of Juneau
Archdiocese Anchorage
Diocese Juneau
Appointed July 11, 2017
Installed October 10, 2017
Predecessor Edward J. Burns
Orders
Ordination June 16, 1984
Consecration October 10, 2017
by Paul D. Etienne, Roger Lawrence Schwietz, and Edward J. Burns
Personal details
Born (1956-12-19) December 19, 1956
Alhambra, California
Motto Rich in Mercy
Styles of
Andrew Eugene Bellisario
Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Bishop

Andrew Eugene Bellisario CM (born December 19, 1956) is an American bishop of the Catholic Church serving as the sixth and current bishop of the Diocese of Juneau.

Biography

Bellisario entered the Congregation of the Mission (Vicentians) in 1975 and was ordained to the priesthood on June 16, 1984.

Pope Francis appointed him bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on July 11, 2017.[1] His was consecrated and installed on October 10, 2017.[2]

Coat of Arms

Left Side of the Shield, Diocese of Juneau

  • The Wavy Silver and Blue lines: Represents water, the highway uniting the parishes and missions of the diocese.
  • The Constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear: The constellation of the Northern Hemisphere includes the Big Dipper with its two pointers to the North Star.
  • The North Star (Polaris): Represents the Blessed Virgin Mary, the ever constant guide of spiritual mariners, under her title "Our Lady, Star of the Sea" (Stella Maris). It also represents the constant guide of the mariner, explorer, hunter, trapper, prospector, woodsman and surveyor of Alaska.
  • The Crescent Moon: Represents the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and commemorates the Cathedral church of the diocese.

Right Side of the Shield, Bishop Bellisario's Personal Coat of Arms

  • The Cross of Saint Andrew: Represents Saint Andrew the Apostle, Bishop Bellisario's Patron Saint.
  • The Long Stem Rose: Represents Bishop Bellisario's mother, Mildred (1922-2006), and his English heritage.
  • The Ship: Represents the Church, the Bark of Saint Peter, putting out into the deep. It also represents Bishop Bellisario's father, Rocky (1915-2005), the Bellisario Family and his Italian heritage.
  • The Sacred Heart of Jesus+: Represents Jesus, who died for our sins, and commemorates Bishop Bellisario's religious community, the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), following Christ evangelizing the poor.
  • The Immaculate Heart of Mary+: Represents Mary, who intercedes for us and commemorates the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, serving persons who are poor.

+ Both hearts are taken from the reverse side of the Miraculous Medal.

Motto: “Rich in Mercy” (Dives in Misericordia)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pope Francis Names Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Perez as New Bishop of Cleveland; Pope also Names Father Andrew Bellisario as New Bishop of Juneau" (Press release). July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Pope Francis Appoints Father Andrew E. Bellisario, C.M. as the New Bishop of the Diocese Juneau" (Press release). July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Edward J. Burns		 Bishop of Juneau
2017-Present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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