Michael A. Saporito
Michael A. Saporito (born May 3, 1962) is an American priest of the Catholic Church and serves as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark in 2020.
Michael A. Saporito | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Newark Titular Bishop of Luperciana | |
| Archdiocese | Newark |
| Appointed | February 27, 2020 |
| Installed | June 30, 2020 |
| Other posts | Titular Bishop of Luperciana |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 30, 1992 |
| Consecration | June 30, 2020 by Joseph W. Tobin, Manuel Aurelio Cruz, and John Walter Flesey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 3, 1962 Newark, New Jersey |
| Motto | Feed My Sheep |
| Styles of Michael A. Saporito | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
On May 30, 1992, Saporito was ordained to the priesthood. Pope Francis appointed Saporito auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Newark on February 27, 2020.[1][2] Saporito's consecration as a bishop, originally scheduled for May 5, 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, occurred on June 30, 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 Three New Auxiliary Bishops of Newark". Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- "Three Auxiliary Bishops Named for Archdiocese of Newark". Retrieved February 27, 2020.
External links
Episcopal succession
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Auxiliary Bishop of Newark 2020–present |
Succeeded by - |
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