Peter Hugh Brown, C.Ss.R. (born 8 November 1947) is a New Zealand-born prelate who served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago in American Samoa from 2013 until 2023.
Peter Hugh Brown | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Samoa-Pago Pago | |
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| Diocese | Samoa-Pago Pago |
| Appointed | May 31, 2013 |
| Installed | August 22, 2013 |
| Retired | April 29, 2023 |
| Predecessor | John Quinn Weitzel, M.M. |
| Successor | Kolio Etuale |
| Previous post(s) | Redemptorist Regional Superior |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 19, 1981 by Brian Ashby |
| Consecration | August 22, 2013 by Martin Krebs, John Quinn Weitzel, and Denis Browne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1947 Greymouth, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Education | University of Divinity |
| Motto | Ua na'o le atua e faafou mea uma lava (Only God makes all things new) |
| Styles of Peter Hugh Brown | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
editEarly life
editPeter Brown was born on 8 November 1947, in Greymouth, New Zealand, the youngest child of William and Mary (Sweeney) Brown.[1] He attended Marist Brothers primary and secondary schools, then worked in secular jobs. On February 16, 1969, Brown professed his first vows as a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. After several years in seminary, he professed his perpetual vows to the Redemptorists on October 26, 1975.[2] [3]
For seven years Brown worked as a religious brother in different communities, then traveled to Samoa to help out at the Redemptorist mission there. He then studied for the priesthood at Yarra Theological Union in Melbourne, Australia.[3]
Priesthood
editBrown was ordained to the priesthood for the Redemptorists by Bishop Brian Ashby on December 19, 1981. [2] He served as a missionary on Savaii Island, Safotu, then later as a chaplain for migrants in Auckland, New Zealand. Brown served as a parish priest in Clover Park, South Auckland, before being elected as the Redemptorist's regional superior.[1][4] Brown is fluent in the Samoan language.[4]
Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago
editPope Francis named Brown the bishop of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago on May 31, 2013.[2] On August 22, 2013, Brown was installed and consecrated by Archbishop Martin Krebs The principal co-consecrators were Bishops John Weitzel and Denis Browne.[2][3] On April 29, 2023, Pope Francis accepted his resignation and Kolio Etuale succeeded him as bishop.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Padre Peter Hugh Brown, C.Ss.R.,è statonominato Vescovo della Diocesi di Samoa-Pago Pago (in Italian)". Scala News. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Peter Hugh Brown, C.SS.R." Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ a b c Pago, Diocese of Samoa-Pago. "Diocese of Samoa- Pago Pago - Home". Diocese of Samoa- Pago Pago. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bishop-elect Peter Brown a people's man". talanei.com. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 29.04.2023". Retrieved April 29, 2023.
