Kolio Tumanuvao Etuale (born March 17, 1973) is a Samoan priest of the Catholic Church who serves as the third bishop for the Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago since 2023.


Kolio Tumanuvao Etuale
Bishop of Samoa–Pago Pago
DioceseSamoa–Pago Pago
AppointedAugust 4, 2022
InstalledApril 29, 2023
PredecessorPeter Brown
Orders
OrdinationMarch 29, 2003
by John Quinn Weitzel
ConsecrationNovember 4, 2022
by Peter Brown, Alapati Lui Mataeliga, and Novatus Rugambwa
Personal details
Born
Kolio Etuale

(1973-03-17) March 17, 1973 (age 51)
Alma materFa'asao Marist High School
MottoO le alofa e fai taulaga
(Love is sacrifice)
Coat of armsKolio Tumanuvao Etuale's coat of arms
Styles of
Kolio Etuale
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

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Kolio Etuale was born in Lotofaga, Samoa, on March 17, 1973. On March 29, 2003, Etuale was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John Quinn Weitzel for the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago. He served as the chaplain for St. Theresa Elementary School and was chancellor for the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago before being elevated to Bishop.

Pope Francis appointed Etuale as coadjutor bishop for the Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago on August 4, 2022.[1][2] On November 4, 2022, Etuale was consecrated by Bishop Peter Hugh Brown. On April 29, 2023, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Brown and Etuale succeeded him as bishop.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 04.08.2022". Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  2. ^ "Samoan priest named Bishop-elect". Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 29.04.2023". Retrieved April 29, 2023.
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Episcopal succession

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Samoa–Pago Pago
2023-Present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
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Coadjutor Bishop of Samoa–Pago Pago
2022-2023
Succeeded by
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