Edgar Gacutan

Edgar Cuntapay Gacutan is the bishop appointed by the Holy See to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sendai, Japan. He is the first Filipino bishop to be appointed in Japan.[1][2][3]

The Most Reverend

Edgar C. Gacutan

C.I.C.M, D.D.
Bishop of Sendai
ArchdioceseTokyo
DioceseSendai
Appointed8 December 2021
PredecessorMartin Tetsuo Hiraga
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination23 April 1994
Consecration19 March 2022
by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi
Personal details
Born (1964-09-23) 23 September 1964
Enrile, Cagayan, Philippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
Motto心も思いも一つに
Kokoro mo omoi mo hitotsu ni
Cor unum et anima una
("One Heart and One Mind")
Acts of the Apostles 4:32
Coat of armsEdgar C. Gacutan's coat of arms

Early life and education

Edgar was born in Enrile, Cagayan, Philippines on 23 September 1964. Edgar completed his Philosophical studies at St. Louis University in Baguio and Theology at Maryhill School of Theology in Manila. He was transferred to Japan as a seminary student and after his internship in Japan, he returned to Manila to complete his theological studies.[1][2][3]

Priesthood

On 23 April 1994, Gacutan was ordained a priest for the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. After his ordination, he was sent to Japan. He served as an assistant pastor in Kongo church, Osaka. He was part of the team ministry in Osaka for six years. He was appointed superior of the Japanese CICM Province.[1][2][3]

Episcopate

Gacutan was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sendai by Pope Francis on 8 December 2021 and was consecrated by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi on 19 March 2022.[1][2][3]

Styles of
Edgar Gacutan
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

References
  1. "Father Edgar Cuntapay Gacutan [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
  2. Staff·Church, Exaudi; read, WorldLocal Churches··1 min (2021-12-09). "Pope Appoints First Filipino Bishop in Japan". Exaudi. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
  3. "Bishop of Sendai Diocese Edgar Gacutan | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2021-12-25.


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