Robert Anthony Daniels
| Styles of (Robert) Anthony Daniels | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style |
Bishop, Most Reverend |
| Posthumous style | N/A |
(Robert) Anthony Daniels (born June 18, 1957) is a Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop in the incoming Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Canada, succeeding Archbishop Martin Currie, 67, who had been the Bishop of the diocese in addition to being Archbishop of his own archdiocese, the St. John's, Newfoundland.
Biography
Early life
Daniels was born on June 18, 1957, in Windsor, Ontario. He was educated early on at St. Mary Goretti Elementary School, followed by St. Louis Senior and F.J. Brennan High School.[1]
Career
Daniels attended St. Peter's Seminary where he received a master of divinity degree from the University of Western Ontario.[1][2]
- 7 May 1983 - Ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of London [2]
- 2001-2004 - served as pastor of St. Columban RC Parish. St. Columban, Ontario (parish within the Diocese of London)
- 21 September 2004 - Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of London, Ontario, Canada [2]
- 21 September 2004 - Appointed titular Bishop of Scebatiana [2]
- 9 November 2004 - Consecrated titular Bishop of Scebatiana [2]
- 1 March 2011 - Appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Canada
Until his appointment to that see by Pope Benedict XVI, on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, he had been Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. While in his former post, he had been the titular bishop of Scebatiana. Bishop Daniels was consecrated bishop on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, at St. Peter’s Cathedral in London, Ontario. He was first appointed by the Pope John Paul II to be Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of London and Titular Bishop of Scebatiana. John Paul II had made this announcement on September 21, 2004.[1][2]
See also
- Roman Catholic Diocese of London, Ontario
- St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica
- St. Peter's Seminary
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Falls
References
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Martin William Currie |
Bishop of Grand Falls, Newfoundland 2011–Present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by Richard John Grecco |
Auxiliary Bishop of London 2004–2011 |
Succeeded by vacant |
| Preceded by Carlito J. Cenzon |
Titular Bishop of Scebatiana 2004–2011 |
Succeeded by Bulus Dauwa Yohanna |