Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Hamilton since 2021.
Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton | |
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| Diocese | Hamilton |
| Appointed | November 21, 2020 |
| Installed | April 18, 2021 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Gemellae in Numidia |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 7, 1994 by Anthony F. Tonnos |
| Consecration | April 18, 2021 by Douglas Crosby, Anthony F. Tonnos, and Matthew Ustrzycki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger December 1, 1966 |
| Motto | Illum oportet crescere (He must become greater; I must become less) |
| Styles of Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
editEarly life
editHis Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger was born on December 1, 1966, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.[1] Following studies at the then-St. Jerome’s College (an affiliate of the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Ontario, and at St. Peter’s Seminary in London, Ontario, on May 7, 1994 he was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario.
Priesthood
editHis Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, by Bishop Anthony F. Tonnos on May 7, 1994.[2] He served in 4 Parishes as Associate Pastor and 4 Parishes as Pastor.
Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton
editPope Francis appointed His Excellency as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Hamilton on November 21, 2020. He was originally scheduled to be ordained on February 2, 2021, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, however due to the pandemic his Episcopal Ordination was rescheduled and was celebrated on April 18, 2021, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton. He is currently the Vicar for Consecrated Life, one of the Vicars General, Vicar of Formation, and Vicar for Permanent Deacons.