Anthony Cerdan Celino

Anthony Cerdan Celino (born April 29, 1972) is a Filipino-born priest of the Catholic Church who serves as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of El Paso.

Biography

Early life

Celino was born on April 29, 1972, in Anda, Pangasinan in the Philippines, the youngest of seven children born to Teodolo Celino and Mines Cerdan Celino. Anthony's father died when he was four years old, resulting in him being raised primarily by his mother. After beginning to serve Mass as a child, he visited a seminary and enjoyed the experience so much he decided to enter high school seminary at Mary, Help of Christians Seminary. He graduated in 1993, and at the invitation of bishop Raymundo Peña moved to the United States. He began theological studies at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and graduated in 1997. On June 9, 1997, Celino was ordained to the priesthood.

Priesthood

Celino's first assignment following his ordination was as parochial vicar at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso. He also served as moderator of the curia, diocesan chancellor, and as assistant to the apostolic administrator before Mark Seitz was appointed bishop of El Paso in 2013.

Episcopacy

Pope Francis appointed Celino auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of El Paso on February 8, 2023. On March 31, 2023, Celino was consecrated as a bishop.