Andrea Lembo
| Most Reverend Andrea Lembo, P.I.M.E | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Tokyo Titular Bishop of Mulia | |
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| Church | Catholic Church Latin Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Tokyo Titular Episcopal See of Mulia |
| Appointed | 16 September 2023 |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 12 June 2004 by Dionigi Tettamanzi |
| Consecration | 16 December 2023 by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrea Lembo 23 May 1974 Treviglio, Italy |
| Alma mater | Divine Word Seminary Theological University of Northern Italy – Turin Campus |
| Motto | SICUT DILEXI VOS "As I Have Loved You" |
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Andrea Lembo is a Roman Catholic prelate appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo and Titular Bishop of Mulia by Pope Francis since 2023.[1]
Early life and education
Bishop Lembo was born in Treviglio (BG) in Italy on 23 May 1974.[2] He attended P.I.M.E. International Theological Seminary in Monza and P.I.M.E. Regional House in Detroit, USA. He holds a bachelor's degree in theology from the Divine Word School of Theology, Tagaytay, Philippines. He also attended the Theological Faculty of Northern Italy.[3]
Priesthood
Lembo was ordained as a priest for Priest of Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions in Milan on 12 June 2004 by Dionigi Tettamanzi.[2]
Episcopate
Andrea was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo and Titular Bishop of Mulia by Pope Francis on 16 September 2023.[4] He was Ordained a bishop by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi on 16 December 2023[2]
References
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- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Back to citation occurrence 2.2 "Bishop Andrea Lembo [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- Back to citation "ASIA/JAPAN - Appointment of Father Andrea Lembo as auxiliary bishop of Tokyo - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- Back to citation "Father Andrea Lembo". RVA. Retrieved 2024-04-08.