Gerardo Joseph Colacicco(born September 19, 1955) is anAmerican Catholicprelate who has served as anauxiliary bishopfor theArchdiocese of New Yorksince 2019. He serves as the episcopal vicar for the northern counties of the archdiocese.
Gerardo Joseph Colacicco | |
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Auxiliary Bishop of New York Titular BishopofErdonia | |
Archdiocese | New York |
Appointed | October 10, 2019 |
Installed | December 10, 2019 |
Other post(s) | Titular Bishop ofErdonia |
Orders | |
Ordination | November 6, 1982 byTerence Cooke |
Consecration | December 10, 2019 byTimothy M. Dolan,Henry J. Mansell,andGerald Thomas Walsh |
Personal details | |
Born | |
Motto | Credo(I believe) |
Styles of Gerardo Joseph Colacicco | |
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Reference style | |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
editEarly life
editGeraldo Colacicco was born on September 19, 1955, inPoughkeepsie, New York,the eldest of four children of Angelo and Irma Colacicco. Angelo Colacicco worked for theUS Postal Service,then became a custodian at St. Mary's Parish in Poughkeepsie.[1]During high school and college, Geraldo Colacicco worked at the St. Mary's rectory. He later identified Reverend Matthew J. Cox from St. Mary's and ReverendJoseph Maria PerniconefromOur Lady of Mount Carmel's Parishin Poughkeepsie as influences on him.[1][2]
Colacicco graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts in history fromMarist Collegein Poughkeepsie, New York, with minors in philosophy and Russian studies. He then enteredSaint Joseph's Seminaryin Yonkers, New York.[3]During his studies at Saint Joseph's, Colacicco served as a transitional deacon at Sacred Heart Parish inNewburgh, New York.[4]
Priesthood
editOn November 6, 1982, Colacicco was ordained to the priesthood atSt. Patrick's Cathedralin Manhattan for the Archdiocese of New York by CardinalTerence Cooke.[2]The archdiocese assigned Colacicco asparochial vicarat the following New York parishes:
- Good Shepherd Parish inRhinebeck(1982 to 1984)
- Our Lady of Fatima inScarsdale(1984 to 1987)
- St. Denisin Hopewell Junction (1987 to 1989)[2][4]
In 1989, CardinalJohn O'Connorappointed Colacicco as his priest-secretary.[1]Colacicco then traveled to Rome to study at thePontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas,where he received aLicentiate of Canon Lawin 1992.[3]
After returning to New York, the archdiocese placed Colacicco as a judge on the metropolitan tribunal. He was also named as director of pastoral formation at Saint Joseph's Seminary. Colacicco left his diocesan positions to become pastor of Sacred Heart in 1996. He remained at Sacred Heart for 16 years.[4]The Vatican elevated Colacicco to the rank ofprelate of honor of his holinessin 1999. In 2002, he was transferred to the pastorate ofSt. Columba's Parishin Hopewell Junction. Colacicco also returned to the metropolitan tribunal for another term in 2007.[4]
Colacicco left St. Columba in 2014 to become administrator ofSt. Joseph Parishin Millbrook, New York, which became St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception Parish the next year.[1][4]
Auxiliary Bishop of New York
editPope Francisappointed Colacicco as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of New York on October 10, 2019.[4]On December 10, 2019, Colacicco was consecrated as a bishop by CardinalTimothy Dolan,with ArchbishopHenry J. Manselland Auxiliary BishopGerald Walshacting as co-consecrators.
As auxiliary bishop, Colacicco is the episcopal vicar for the northern counties of the archdiocese which includeDutchess,Orange,Putnam,Ulster, andSullivancounties.[5]In April 2020, as part of theGood Fridayliturgy at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Colacicco gave a meditation on theseven last wordssaid to have been spoken by Jesus from the cross. Due to thecoronavirus pandemic,the service was live-streamed. His reflections were subsequently published inBeneath the Cross.[5]
Colacicco is a member of theKnights of Columbusand is an associate chaplain for the New York State Council of the Knights.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abcdPietrafesa, Dan (2019-12-04)."Bishop-elect Gerardo J. Colacicco Eager for His Unexpected New Role".Catholic New York.Retrieved2024-03-03.
- ^abc"Bishop-Elect Gerardo Colacicco".Archdiocese of New York.Retrieved2024-03-03.
- ^ab"Pope Francis Appoints Marist Alumnus Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of NY".Marist College.Retrieved2024-03-03.
- ^abcdef"Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop John Jenik, Names New Auxiliary Bishops for Archdiocese of New York".US Conference of Catholic Bishops.RetrievedOctober 10,2019.
- ^abColacicco, Gerardo (2021-02-08).Beneath the Cross: Meditations on the Seven Last Words(1st ed.). Jubilee Studio 33.ISBN978-1-883551-82-7.