Gerald Nicholas Dino facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Grace, The Most Reverend Gerald Nicholas Dino |
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| Eparch Emeritus of Phoenix | |
| Church | Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Ruthenian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix |
| Enthroned | March 27, 2008 |
| Reign ended | May 7, 2016 |
| Predecessor | William Skurla |
| Successor | John Stephen Pazak |
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| Ordination | March 21, 1965 |
| Consecration | March 27, 2008 by Basil Schott, William Skurla and Andrew Pataki |
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| Born | January 11, 1940 Binghamton, New York |
| Died | November 14, 2020 (aged 80) |
| Previous post | Priest, Eparchy of Passaic |
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| Spoken style | His Grace |
| Religious style | Eparch |
Gerald Nicholas Dino (born January 11, 1940 – died November 14, 2020) was an important leader in the Ruthenian Catholic Church in America. He served as the bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix from 2008 to 2016. A bishop is a high-ranking religious leader who oversees a specific area, often called an "eparchy" or "diocese."
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About Gerald Nicholas Dino
Gerald Nicholas Dino was born in 1940 in Binghamton, New York. He decided to dedicate his life to the church.
Becoming a Priest and Bishop
On March 21, 1965, he became a priest for the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic. This means he was officially allowed to perform religious ceremonies and lead a church community.
Later, on December 6, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI chose him to become a bishop. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church. On March 27, 2008, Gerald Dino was officially made a bishop in a special ceremony called a consecration.
Moving to Phoenix
In February 2010, Bishop Dino asked Pope Benedict XVI to move the main office of his eparchy. It was moved from Van Nuys, California, to Phoenix, Arizona. This meant the eparchy was then known as the Eparchy of Phoenix.
Retirement and Passing
When Bishop Dino turned 75, he offered his resignation to Pope Francis. This is a common practice for bishops when they reach that age. Pope Francis accepted his resignation in May 2016.
After Bishop Dino retired, John Stephen Pazak was chosen to take his place as the new bishop. Gerald Nicholas Dino passed away on November 14, 2020, at the age of 80.
