Robert Francis Christian
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Robert Francis Christian | |
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Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco Titular Bishop of Giru Marcelli | |
| Archdiocese | San Francisco |
| Appointed | March 28, 2018 |
| Installed | June 5, 2018 |
| Other posts | Titular Bishop of Giru Marcelli |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 4, 1976 |
| Consecration |
June 5, 2018 by Salvatore Cordileone, Michael C. Barber, and John Charles Wester |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 2, 1948 San Francisco, California |
| Alma mater | |
| Motto |
Sanctificetur Nomen Tuum (Hallowed Be Thy Name) |
| Styles of Robert Francis Christian | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Robert Francis Christian, O.P. (born December 2, 1948) is an American priest of the Catholic Church and serves as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Biography
Bishop Christian is a member of the Dominican Order. On June 4, 1976, Christian was ordained to the priesthood. This followed a long teaching career, mainly at the Angelicum in Rome. Pope Francis appointed Christian auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on March 28, 2018.[1][2] On June 5, 2018, Christian was consecrated as a bishop.
See also
References
- ↑ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco". Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Auxiliary Bishop-elect". Retrieved March 28, 2018.
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| Preceded by - |
Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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