In the News ... "Rev. Anthony Celino appointed by Pope Francis as auxiliary bishop for El Paso Diocese"

• The episcopal ordination for Bishop-elect Celino will be March 31 at St. Patrick Cathedral

By Maria Cortes Gonzalez, Reporter
• El Paso Times

Photo courtesy of El Paso Catholic Diocese

EL PASO, TEXAS - The El Paso Catholic Diocese will have its first auxiliary bishop with the appointment of Bishop-elect Anthony C. Celino, Pope Francis announced Wednesday.

Celino will be the third person of Filipino descent elected as bishop in the United States.

Celino is the current pastor of St. Raphael Parish in East El Paso and current judicial vicar for the Diocese of El Paso ...

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