Romeo Duetao Convocar (born April 13, 1970) is a Filipino priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as bishop for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa in 2024.


Romeo Duetao Convocar
Bishop-Elect of Chalan Kanoa
ArchdioceseAgaña
AppointedNovember 25, 2024
PredecessorRyan Pagente Jimenez
Orders
OrdinationSeptemberr 17, 1996
Personal details
Born (1970-04-13) April 13, 1970 (age 54)

Biography

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Convocar was born in Iloilo, Philippines on April 13, 1970. He completed both his high school studies and attended St. Joseph Seminary in Dumaguete City, receiving his bachelor of arts major in philosophy with a minor in English. He then attended St Joseph Regional Seminary in Jaro, Iloilo City where he completed his theological studies. On Septemberr 17, 1996, Convocar was ordained to the priesthood and commissioned as a Military Chaplain in the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the rank of captain where he served as a chaplain officer and was assigned to various military installations and commands under the headquarters units and the Navy.

Episcopal career

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Pope Francis appointed Convocar bishop for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa on November 25, 2024.[1][2][3] Convocar is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop on a date TBD.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 25.11.2024". Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Pope Francis appoints Fr. Romeo D. Convocar as Bishop of Chalan Kanoa". Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pope Francis appoints Fr. Romeo D. Convocar as bishop of Chalan Kanoa". Retrieved November 25, 2024.
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