His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Ramon Bejarano
Auxiliary bishop of San Diego
Titular Bishop of Carpi
DioceseSan Diego
AppointedFebruary 27, 2020
InstalledJuly 14, 2020
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Carpi
Orders
OrdinationAugust 15, 1998
by Donald Montrose
ConsecrationJuly 14, 2020
by Robert W. McElroy, Gustavo García-Siller, and Myron J. Cotta
Personal details
Born (1969-07-17) July 17, 1969
Laredo, Texas, US
MottoMy soul is thirsting for you
Styles of
Ramon Bejarano
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Ramon Bejarano (born July 17, 1969) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of San Diego in California since 2020.

Biography

Early life

Ramon Bejarano was born in Seagraves, Texas on July 17, 1969. Soon after his birth, Bejarano's family moved to Juan Aldama, Chihuahua in Mexico. In 1987, when he was 18, the family moved to Tracy, California. Bejarano worked in Tracy sorting tomatoes and as a hotel janitor.[1][2]

At age 20, Bejarano applied to become a seminarian with the Diocese of Stockton. Bejarano then entered the Diocesan Seminary of Tijuana in Tijuana, Mexico, earning a Master of Philosophy degree. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon.[1]

Priesthood

On August 15, 1998, Bejarano was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Donald Montrose. Bejarano is incardinated in the Diocese of Stockton.[3] After his ordination, Bejarano served as parochial vicar in St. George Parish in Stockton, California, and Sacred Heart Parish in Turlock, California. When Holy Family Parish was founded in Modesto, California, Bejarano server there. In 2005, he became pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Modesto, serving there for the next 11 years. In 2019, Bejarano was named pastor of the Cathedral of the Annunciation Parish in Stockton.[1]

During his tenure in the California Central Valley, Bejarano served as chaplain to the Migrant Ministry, celebrating mass for families and workers in migrant camps, providing the sacraments and counseling. He served as the spiritual director for the Spanish Catholic Radio in the area. His leadership positions in the diocese included membership on the Presbyteral Council, the Diaconate Board, the Preparatory Commission for the Diocesan Synod of 2005, and the College of Consultors.[1]

Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego

Pope Francis appointed Bejarano as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of San Diego and titular bishop of Carpi on February 27, 2020.[3][4] His consecration, initially scheduled for April 21, 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was consecrated on July 14, 2020, by Bishop Robert W. McElroy in a liturgy celebrated in English, Spanish, and Latin.[5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Auxiliary Bishop Bejarano – The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego". Retrieved 2022-01-10.
  2. ↑ Stone, Chris (2020-07-15). "Ramón Bejarano Ordained as 2nd Hispanic Bishop in San Diego Diocese History". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
  3. 1 2 "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego". Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Rev. Ramon Bejarano to Join San Diego Catholic Diocese as Auxiliary Bishop". Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Ordination of Bishop Ramon Bejarano 07-14-20 2 pm". venue.streamspot.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.


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