Edgar Gacutan
Edgar C. Gacutan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Sendai | |
| Archdiocese | Tokyo |
| Diocese | Sendai |
| Appointed | 8 December 2021 |
| Predecessor | Martin Tetsuo Hiraga |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 April 1994 |
| Consecration | 19 March 2022 by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1964 |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | 心も思いも一つに Kokoro mo omoi mo hitotsu ni Cor unum et anima una ("One Heart and One Mind") Acts of the Apostles 4:32 |
| Coat of arms |  |
Edgar Cuntapay Gacutan is the bishop appointed by the Holy See to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sendai, Japan. He is the first Filipino bishop to be appointed in Japan.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Edgar was born in Enrile, Cagayan, Philippines on 23 September 1964. Edgar completed his Philosophical studies at St. Louis University in Baguio and Theology at Maryhill School of Theology in Manila. He was transferred to Japan as a seminary student and after his internship in Japan, he returned to Manila to complete his theological studies.[1][2][3]
Priesthood
On 23 April 1994, Gacutan was ordained a priest for the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. After his ordination, he was sent to Japan. He served as an assistant pastor in Kongo church, Osaka. He was part of the team ministry in Osaka for six years. He was appointed superior of the Japanese CICM Province.[1][2][3]
Episcopate
Gacutan was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sendai by Pope Francis on 8 December 2021 and was consecrated by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi on 19 March 2022.[1][2][3]
| Styles of Edgar Gacutan | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
References
- ^ a b c d "Father Edgar Cuntapay Gacutan [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
- ^ a b c d Staff·Church, Exaudi; read, WorldLocal Churches··1 min (2021-12-09). "Pope Appoints First Filipino Bishop in Japan". Exaudi. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop of Sendai Diocese Edgar Gacutan | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
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