Fernando Isern

Fernando Isern (born September 22, 1958) is a Cuban-born bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. Formerly a pastor and high school president in the Archdiocese of Miami, he is a Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Pueblo.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Fernando Isern
Bishop Emeritus of Pueblo
ArchdioceseDenver
DiocesePueblo
AppointedOctober 15, 2009
InstalledDecember 10, 2009
Term endedJune 13, 2013
PredecessorArthur Nicholas Tafoya
SuccessorStephen Jay Berg
Orders
OrdinationApril 16, 1993
ConsecrationDecember 10, 2009
by Charles J. Chaput, John Favalora, and Arthur Tafoya
Personal details
Born (1958-09-22) September 22, 1958
Havana, Cuba
MottoCaritas Christi urget nos
Styles of
Fernando Isern
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

Early life and education

Fernando Isern was born in Havana. In 1963, his family moved to Venezuela and in 1967 to Miami.[1]

Isern graduated from Champagnat Catholic School in 1977.[1] After high school he attended Miami Dade College and then Florida International University, where he graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.[2] After graduation, Isern got a job in marketing with First National Bank of Miami, promoting the introduction of ATM machines[3]

While working at First National, Isern started seriously considering the priesthood. He started spending time at St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami, eventually enrolling there. He also studied at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida.[4]

Ordination and Ministry

Isern was ordained to the priesthood on April 16, 1993.[5] He then served as a parochial vicar at St. Mark Church[6] in Southwest Ranches, Florida. In 1996, Isern was transferred to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church[7] in Pompano Beach.[4]

In 1999, Isern became an adjunct professor at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, assistant chaplain for the Archdiocesan Youth Center and for Encuentros Juveniles. He was also appointed as parochial vicar at St. Agnes Church[8] in Key Biscayne, Florida.[4]

In 2002, Isern was sent to Our Lady of Lourdes Church[9] in Miami as parochial vicar In 2993, he was appointed pastor of that church.[4] From 2008 to 2009, Isern also served as President of Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School in Miami.[4] He is affiliated with the Schoenstatt Movement.[10]

Bishop of Pueblo, Colorado

On October 15, 2009, Isern was appointed the fourth Bishop of Pueblo, Colorado by Pope Benedict XVI.[5] Isern received his episcopal consecration on December 10, 2009, at an arena at Colorado State University-Pueblo.[5] His principal consecrator was Archbishop Charles J. Chaput,; the principal co-consecrators were Archbishop John C. Favalora and Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya. Isern was the 11th priest from the Archdiocese of Miami to become a bishop.[2]

As bishop, Isern instituted perpetual adoration at the Shrine of Saint Therese in Pueblo.[11]

On June 13, 2013, Isern resigned as Bishop of Pueblo due to poor health.[12][11] Currently Bishop Isern is providing masses in Miami, Florida. This includes Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

See also

References
  1. http://www.miamiarchdiocese.org/ip.asp?op=D100032&lg=E%7CArchdiocese of Miami website
  2. "Miami priest named bishop to Colorado diocese". The Miami Herald. 2009-10-15.
  3. "ADOM :: Building the City of God". www.miamiarch.org. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  4. "Pope Names Bishops For Duluth, Minnesota; Pueblo, Colorado; Auxiliary Bishop For Providence, Rhode Island; Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Tafoya Of Pueblo, Colorado". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2009-10-15. Archived from the original on 2009-11-04.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. "Bishop Fernando Isern". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  6. St. Mark Church
  7. "St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church". Archived from the original on 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  8. "St. Agnes Church". Archived from the original on 2009-09-22. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  9. Our Lady of Lourdes Church
  10. Palmo, Rocco (2009-10-15). "And They're Off". Whispers in the Loggia.
  11. CNA. "Pueblo bishop resigns due to poor health". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-06-16. Retrieved 2013-06-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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