Efren Veridiano Esmilla
Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Philadelphia
ArchdiocesePhiladelphia
AppointedDecember 8, 2023
Orders
OrdinationMay 15, 1993
by Anthony Bevilacqua
Personal details
Born (1962-06-18) June 18, 1962

Efren Veridiano Esmilla (born June 18, 1962) is an Filipino priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2023.

Biography

On May 15, 1993, Esmilla was ordained to the priesthood. Pope Francis appointed Esmilla auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on December 8, 2023.[1][2] [3] On March 7, 2024, Esmilla is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop.

See also

References

  1. "Resignations and Appointments, 08.12.2023". Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  2. "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia". Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  3. "Pope Francis Names Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla Auxiliary Bishops for The Archdiocese of Philadelphia". Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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