Ramon Bejarano
Ramon Bejarano (born July 17, 1969) is an American priest of the Catholic Church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton. He will serve as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of San Diego upon his consecration and installation in July 2020.
Ramon Bejarano | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary bishop-elect of San Diego | |
| Diocese | Stockton |
| Appointed | February 27, 2020 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | August 15, 1998 by Donald Montrose |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1969 Laredo, Texas |
Biography
Bejarano was born in Laredo, Texas on July 17, 1969. His family is from Chihuahua, Mexico and lived there from 1972 to 1987. He holds a Master of Philosophy from the Diocesan Seminary of Tijuana, and a Master of Divinity from Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. On August 15, 1998, Bejarano was ordained to the priesthood. He is incardinated in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton.
Episcopal career
Pope Francis appointed Bejarano auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of San Diego on February 27, 2020.[1] [2] Bejarano's consecration as bishop, initially scheduled for April 21, 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is scheduled to be consecrated on July 14, 2020.
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
References
- "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego". Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- "Rev. Ramon Bejarano to Join San Diego Catholic Diocese as Auxiliary Bishop". Retrieved February 27, 2020.