Kolio Etuale
Kolio Tumanuvao Etuale (born March 17, 1973) is a Samoan priest of the Catholic Church who has been serving as coadjutor bishop for the Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago since 2022.
Kolio Tumanuvao Etuale | |
|---|---|
| Coadjutor Bishop of Samoa–Pago Pago | |
| Diocese | Samoa–Pago Pago |
| Appointed | August 4, 2022 |
| Installed | November 4, 2022 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | March 29, 2003 by John Quinn Weitzel |
| Consecration | November 4, 2022 by Peter Brown, Alapati Lui Mataeliga, and Novatus Rugambwa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1973 |
| Motto | O le alofa e fai taulaga (Love is sacrifice) |
| Styles of Kolio Etuale | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
Kolio Etuale was born in Lotofaga, Samoa, on March 17, 1973. On March 29, 2003, Etuale was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John Quinn Weitzel for the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago
Pope Francis appointed Etuale as coadjutor bishop for the Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago on August 4, 2022.[1][2] On November 4, 2022, Etuale was consecrated by Bishop Peter Hugh Brown.
See also
References
- "Resignations and Appointments, 04.08.2022". Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- "Samoan priest named Bishop-elect". Retrieved August 4, 2022.
External links
Episcopal succession
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