Daniel E. Garcia

Daniel Elias Garcia (born August 30, 1960) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was consecrated an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Austin on March 3, 2015. On January 29, 2019, Garcia was installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Monterey.


Daniel Elias Garcia
Bishop of Monterey
Garcia preaches at Holy Trinity Church, Texas, in 2018
DioceseMonterey
AppointedNovember 27, 2018
InstalledJanuary 29, 2019
PredecessorRichard John Garcia
Orders
OrdinationMay 28, 1988
by John E. McCarthy
ConsecrationMarch 3, 2015
by Joe S. Vásquez, Gregory Michael Aymond, Michael Sis
Personal details
Born (1960-08-30) August 30, 1960
Cameron, Texas
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic
Previous postAuxiliaty Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin
MottoWalk humbly with God
Coat of arms
Styles of
Daniel Elias Garcia
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop
Ordination history of
Daniel E. Garcia
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byJohn E. McCarthy
DateMay 28, 1988
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorJoe S. Vásquez
Co-consecratorsGregory Michael Aymond
Michael Sis
DateMarch 3, 2015
PlaceSt. William Catholic Church, Round Rock, Texas, USA

Biography

Early life and education

Garcia was born in Cameron, Texas as the first child of Daniel and Sarah Garcia. He graduated from C.H. Yoe High School in 1978 and earned an Associate degree from Tyler Junior College in 1982.[1] Subsequently, he entered formation and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary's Seminary at the University of St. Thomas in 1984. Garcia completed his Master of Divinity studies at Saint Mary's in 1988. In 2007 he earned a Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies from the Saint John's School of Theology.

Ordination and ministry

Garcia was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John E. McCarthy on May 28, 1988. He then served as associate pastor at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Austin until 1990. He then served one year terms as associate pastor at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, St. Louis Catholic Church, and then St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. He was named pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in 1995, a position he would hold for the next 18 years.

In addition to serving in parishes, Garcia has served on many diocesan boards and committees.[2] These included the Priests’ Personnel Board, the College of Consultors, and the Presbyteral Council. He has also served as Chair of the Presbyteral Council and as Dean of the Austin North Deanery. He was a member of the Diocesan Vocation Team, the Liturgical Commission, and the Diaconal Advisory Committee, as well as serving as Master of Ceremonies for the Bishop. On March 3, 2014 Bishop Joe S. Vásquez appointed Garcia as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.

Auxiliary Bishop of Austin

Coat of Arms as Auxiliary Bishop of Austin

On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Garcia was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Austin and Titular Bishop of Capsus by Pope Francis.[3] He received his episcopal consecration on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from Bishop Vásquez.

Bishop of Monterey

On November 27, 2018, Pope Francis appointed Garcia as bishop for the Diocese of Monterey. He was installed on January 29, 2019.

See also

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-01-24. Retrieved 2015-01-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-09-26. Retrieved 2015-01-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bgarciade.html

Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Richard John Garcia
Bishop of Monterey
2019–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
-
Auxiliary Bishop of Austin
2015-2019
Succeeded by
-


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