Romeo Duetao Convocar


Romeo Duetao Convocar
Bishop of Chalan Kanoa
DioceseChalan Kanoa
AppointedNovember 25, 2024
InstalledMarch 8, 2025
PredecessorRyan Pagente Jimenez
Orders
OrdinationSeptember 17, 1996
ConsecrationMarch 8, 2025
by Gábor Pintér, Jose Advincula, and Ryan Pagente Jimenez
Personal details
Born (1970-04-13) April 13, 1970
MottoQuia Non Defecerunt Miserationes Eius
Coat of arms
Styles of
Romeo Duetao Convocar
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

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

Biography

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 September 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

Pope Francis appointed Convocar bishop for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa on November 25, 2024.[1][2][3] Convocar was consecrated as a bishop on March 8, 2025.

See also

References

  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.

Episcopal succession