Christie Macaluso

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His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Christie Albert Macaluso
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Hartford
Church Catholic
Archdiocese Hartford
AppointedMarch 18, 1997
InstalledJune 10, 1997
RetiredDecember 15, 2017
Other post(s)
  • Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Hartford (2017–pres.)
  • Titular Bishop of Grass Valley (1997–pres.)
Orders
OrdinationMay 22, 1971
by  John Francis Whealon
ConsecrationJune 10, 1997
by  Daniel Anthony Cronin, Paul Loverde, and Peter A. Rosazza
Personal details
Born (1945-06-12) June 12, 1945 (age 78)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Education
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Christie Albert Macaluso (born June 12, 1945) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford in Connecticut from 1997 to 2017. Since 2017 he serves as auxiliary bishop emeritus of Hartford.

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Biography

Early life and education

Christie Macaluso was born on June 12, 1945, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Albert Carl and Helen (née Meaney) Macaluso; his father's family was from Palermo, Sicily, and his mother was of Irish descent. [1]

Macaluso studied at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland, obtaining a Bachelor of Philosophy degree and a Master of Sacred Theology degree. [1] He also holds a Master of Philosophy degree from Trinity College, and a Master of Psychology degree from New York University. [1]

Priesthood

Macaluso was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Hartford by Archbishop John Francis Whealon on May 22, 1971. [2] After his ordination, Macaluso served as assistant pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Hartford, Connecticut, and at St. Joseph Parish in New Britain, Connecticut. [1]

Macaluso later became a professor of philosophy at St. Thomas Seminary. In 1980, he was appointed dean of the seminary and rector in 1985. [1] While serving as rector, Macaluso was also assigned as a weekend assistant pastor at St. Francis Parish in Torrington, Connecticut, and Sacred Heart Parish in Bloomfield, Connecticut. [1]

In 1991, Macaluso was named pastor of the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish in Hartford. He was also appointed as episcopal vicar for the Hartford Vicariate in 1995. Macaluso was raised by the Vatican to the rank of honorary prelate in 1995. [1]

Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford

On March 18, 1997, Pope John Paul II appointed Macaluso as an auxiliary bishop of Hartford and titular bishop of Grass Valley. [2] He was consecrated on June 10, 1997, by Archbishop Daniel Cronin, with bishops Paul Loverde and Peter A. Rosazza serving as co-consecrators. [2] Macaluso selected as his episcopal motto: "Veritas Liberabit Vos", meaning "The Truth Will Set You Free" (John 8:32). [1]

As an auxiliary bishop, Macaluso served as vicar general of the archdiocese and moderator of the curia. [1]

Pope Francis accepted Macaluso's letter of resignation as auxiliary bishop of Hartford on December 15, 2017. [3] [4] [5] In retirement, he serves as auxiliary bishop emeritus of Hartford. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Bishop Christie Macaluso". Archdiocese of Hartford. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Christie Albert Macaluso". Catholic-Hierarchy.org . David M. Cheney. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. December 15, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford | USCCB". www.usccb.org. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Hartford auxiliary bishop resigns at age 72". Hartford, Connecticut. Catholic News Agency. December 15, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2023.

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Preceded by Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford
1997–2017		Succeeded by
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