The Most Rev. Peter Andrew Comensoli, DD, ordained on February 1, 2025, two Auxiliary Bishops for his Archdiocese of Melbourne. With Most Rev. Thinh Xuan Nguyen, DD, Most Rev. Rene Ramirez, RCJ, DD, were consecrated to the apostolic ministry in the Sacred Order of the Episcopate before more than 30 Bishops, over 200 priests and a cathedral filled with families, confreres, friends, and other guests. Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, RCJ, the General Superior and Fr. Orville Cajigal, RCJ, the Provincial Superior, were among the clergy who graced this historic moment for the St. Matthew Province and the Congregation of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus.
In the afternoon, Msgr. Rene celebrated the Thanksgiving Mass at the Holy Family Parish in Maidstone, an inner suburb in Melbourne - where 10 years ago, he started the Rogationist presence in Victoria, Australia, as a pastor. This anticipated Sunday liturgy on February 1, 2025, in celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is his first Mass after assuming his office as one of the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
May his apostolic ministry be blessed by the Lord, the Master who called him to be at His service and in His company as an apostle!
Photo: Casamento Photography [Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne]