Frank Leo
Frank Leo | |
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| Archbishop-designate of Toronto | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Toronto |
| See | Toronto |
| Appointed | February 11, 2023 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Christopher Collins |
| Previous post(s) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 14, 1996 |
| Consecration | September 12, 2022 by Christian Lépine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Leo June 30, 1971 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Archbishop, Clergyman |
| Alma mater | Institut de Formation Théologique de Montréal (IFTM), Pontifical Lateran University International Marian Research Institute (IMRI), University of Dayton, Ohio. |
| Motto | Quodcumque dixerit facite (Do Whatever He Tells you) |
| Styles of Frank Leo | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Francis Leo (born June 30, 1971), better known as Frank Leo, is a Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto after serving as auxiliary bishop of Montreal for five months.
Biography
Leo was born in Montreal on June 30, 1971. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Montreal in 1996.[1] He studied at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome from 2006 to 2008 and then joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He was posted to the apostolic nunciature in Australia from 2008 to 2011 and then to the Holy See Study Mission in Hong Kong for the year 2011 to 2012.[2]
In February 2022 he became that archdiocese's vicar general and moderator of the curia.[3]
On July 16, 2022, Pope Francis appointed him titular bishop of Tamada and auxiliary bishop of Montreal.[1] He received his episcopal consecration on September 12, 2022.[2]
On February 11, 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto.[4][5] His installation is scheduled for March 25, in St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Resignations and Assignments, 16.07.2022" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Archbishop Francis Leo's Surprising Road to Toronto". National Catholic Register. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Msgr Frank Leo Appointed Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia". Archdiocese of Montreal. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 11.02.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Pope names Bishop Frank Leo to head Toronto Archdiocese". Vatican News. Dicasterium pro Communicatione. 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Installation of Archbishop Frank Leo to take place Saturday March 25". Archdiocese of Toronto. 16 February 2023.
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