Mel Rey Uy

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Mel Rey Uy

Bishop of Lucena
Church Catholic Church
Province Lipa
See Lucena
AppointedJuly 29, 2017
InstalledNovember 8, 2017
Predecessor Emilio Z. Marquez
Orders
OrdinationMay 24, 1994
ConsecrationNovember 8, 2017
by  Cardinal Jose Advincula
Personal details
Born (1968-01-06) January 6, 1968 (age 57)
Nationality Filipino
Denomination Catholic Church
Alma mater San Pius X Seminary of Roxas, Capiz
Motto"Ut Faciam Voluntatem Eius." "To do his will."
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Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Bishop

Mel Rey Mingoa Uy (born January 6, 1968) is the fifth Bishop of Lucena in the Philippines.

Uy was born January 6, 1968, in San Agustin, Romblon. He attended the St. Pius X Seminary at Roxas, Capiz, where he completed his philosophical studies, then the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, where he completed his theological studies. He later returned to UST to receive a master's degree in philosophy. [1]

Before being appointed the fifth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lucena in the Philippines, Uy was a priest in the Diocese of Romblon. On July 29, 2017, Pope Francis appointed Uy as Bishop of Lucena, succeeding Emilio Z. Marquez. [1] [2]

In September 2020, Uy led a campaign against the construction of new coal-fired power plants in Quezon Province. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Pope appoints new Bishop in Lucena, Philippines". Herald Malaysia Online. July 31, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments, 29.07.2017". Summary of Bulletin. Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  3. "Philippine Diocese, activists oppose coal power plants". Herald Malaysia Online. September 7, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Lucena
November 8, 2017 – present
Incumbent