Bernardo Andrés Álvarez Tapia
The Most Reverend Bernardo Andrés Álvarez Tapia | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Concepción | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Concepción |
| Appointed | 23 February 2022 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 November 2009 |
| Consecration | 30 April 2022 by Fernando Natalio Chomalí Garib |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1980 Talcahuano, Chile |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Bernardo Andrés Álvarez Tapia (born 4 August 1980) is a Chilean Roman Catholic prelate who has served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Concepción since 2022.
Early life and education
Bernardo Andrés Álvarez Tapia was born on 4 August 1980 in Talcahuano, Chile. He pursued his formation for the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Concepción and completed studies in philosophy and theology, earning a Licentiate in Religious Sciences and Ecclesiastical Studies.[1]
Priestly ministry
Álvarez Tapia was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Concepción on 21 November 2009. He served in parish ministry, holding roles such as parish vicar, parish administrator, and rector of several parishes before assuming leadership positions in diocesan structures and seminary formation.[1]
Episcopal appointment
On 23 February 2022, Pope Francis appointed Álvarez Tapia Auxiliary Bishop of Concepción and Titular Bishop of Teuzi.[2]
Episcopal consecration and ministry
Álvarez Tapia received his episcopal consecration on 30 April 2022. The principal consecrator was Archbishop Fernando Natalio Chomalí Garib, with Archbishop Alberto Ortega Martín and Bishop Sergio Hernán Pérez de Arce Arriagada serving as principal co-consecrators.[3]
As Auxiliary Bishop, he assists in pastoral governance, sacramental duties, and administrative responsibilities within the Archdiocese of Concepción.
References
- ^ a b "MONSEÑOR BERNARDO ÁLVAREZ TAPIA". UCSC. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 23.02.2022". Holy See Press Office (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Bishop Bernardo Andrés Álvarez Tapia". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
External links
- Bernardo Andrés Álvarez Tapia on Catholic-Hierarchy.org