Peter Brown (bishop)

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Peter Hugh Brown

Bishop Emeritus of Samoa-Pago Pago
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Diocese Samoa-Pago Pago
AppointedMay 31, 2013
InstalledAugust 22, 2013
RetiredApril 29, 2023
Predecessor John Quinn Weitzel, M.M.
Successor Kolio Etuale
Previous post(s)Redemptorist Regional Superior
Orders
OrdinationDecember 19, 1981
by  Brian Ashby
ConsecrationAugust 22, 2013
by Martin Krebs, John Quinn Weitzel, and Denis Browne
Personal details
Born (1947-11-08) 8 November 1947 (age 76)
Greymouth, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealander
Denomination Roman Catholic
Education University of Divinity
MottoUa na'o le atua e faafou mea uma lava
(Only God makes all things new)
Styles of
Peter Hugh Brown
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Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Bishop

Peter Hugh Brown, C.Ss.R. (born 8 November 1947) is a New Zealand-born prelate who served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago in American Samoa from 2013 until 2023.

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Biography

Early life

Peter Brown was born on 8 November 1947, in Greymouth, New Zealand, the youngest child of William and Mary (Sweeney) Brown. [1] He attended Marist Brothers primary and secondary schools, then worked in secular jobs. On February 16, 1969, Brown professed his first vows as a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. After several years in seminary, he professed his perpetual vows to the Redemptorists on October 26, 1975. [2] [3]

For seven years Brown worked as a religious brother in different communities, then traveled to Samoa to help out at the Redemptorist mission there. He then studied for the priesthood at Yarra Theological Union in Melbourne, Australia. [3]

Priesthood

Brown was ordained to the priesthood for the Redemptorists by Bishop Brian Ashby on December 19, 1981. [2] He served as a missionary on Savaii Island, Safotu, then later as a chaplain for migrants in Auckland, New Zealand. Brown served as a parish priest in Clover Park, South Auckland, before being elected as the Redemptorist's regional superior. [1] [4] Brown is fluent in the Samoan language. [4]

Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago

Pope Francis named Brown the bishop of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago on May 31, 2013. [2] On August 22, 2013, Brown was installed and consecrated by Archbishop Martin Krebs The principal co-consecrators were Bishops John Weitzel and Denis Browne. [2] [3] On April 29, 2023, Pope Francis accepted his resignation and Kolio Etuale succeeded him as bishop. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Padre Peter Hugh Brown, C.Ss.R.,è statonominato Vescovo della Diocesi di Samoa-Pago Pago (in Italian)". Scala News. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Bishop Peter Hugh Brown, C.SS.R." Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 Pago, Diocese of Samoa-Pago. "Diocese of Samoa- Pago Pago - Home". Diocese of Samoa- Pago Pago. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Bishop-elect Peter Brown a people's man". talanei.com. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  5. "Resignations and Appointments, 29.04.2023" . Retrieved April 29, 2023.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago
2013–2023
Succeeded by