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Smith was born in [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax]], [[Nova Scotia]], and there studied at [[Saint Mary's University (Halifax)|St. Mary's University]] and the [[Atlantic School of Theology]].<ref name=arch>{{cite news|work=[[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton]]|title=Most Reverend Richard Smith|url=http://www.caedm.ca/archbishops-office}}</ref> He was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priesthood]] on May 23, 1987, and furthered his studies in [[Rome]] at the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]], from which he earned a [[Licentiate of Sacred Theology|Licentiate]] (1993) and [[Doctor of Sacred Theology|Doctorate in Sacred Theology]] (1998).<ref name=arch/> Within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax|Archdiocese of Halifax]], he served in a number of positions including [[vicar general]] and was responsible for the pastoral ministry of [[French language|French]]-speaking Catholics in Halifax.<ref name=cccb>{{cite news|date=2007-03-22|work=[[Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops]]|title=Most Reverend Richard Smith named Archbishop of Edmonton|url=http://www.cccb.ca/site/content/view/2449/1062/lang,eng/}}</ref> He was also a [[professor]] of [[theology]] at [[St. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)|St. Peter's Seminary]] in [[London, Ontario|London]] in addition to serving simultaneously as [[pastor]] of three communities.<ref name=palmo>{{cite news|date=2007-03-22|work=Whispers in the Loggia|title=Bishop Smith Goes to Edmonton|url=http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/2007/03/bishop-smith-goes-to-edmonton.html|last=Palmo|first=Rocco}}</ref> |
Smith was born in [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax]], [[Nova Scotia]], and there studied at [[Saint Mary's University (Halifax)|St. Mary's University]] and the [[Atlantic School of Theology]].<ref name=arch>{{cite news|work=[[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton]]|title=Most Reverend Richard Smith|url=http://www.caedm.ca/archbishops-office}}</ref> He was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priesthood]] on May 23, 1987, and furthered his studies in [[Rome]] at the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]], from which he earned a [[Licentiate of Sacred Theology|Licentiate]] (1993) and [[Doctor of Sacred Theology|Doctorate in Sacred Theology]] (1998).<ref name=arch/> Within the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax|Archdiocese of Halifax]], he served in a number of positions including [[vicar general]] and was responsible for the pastoral ministry of [[French language|French]]-speaking Catholics in Halifax.<ref name=cccb>{{cite news|date=2007-03-22|work=[[Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops]]|title=Most Reverend Richard Smith named Archbishop of Edmonton|url=http://www.cccb.ca/site/content/view/2449/1062/lang,eng/}}</ref> He was also a [[professor]] of [[theology]] at [[St. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)|St. Peter's Seminary]] in [[London, Ontario|London]] in addition to serving simultaneously as [[pastor]] of three communities.<ref name=palmo>{{cite news|date=2007-03-22|work=Whispers in the Loggia|title=Bishop Smith Goes to Edmonton|url=http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/2007/03/bishop-smith-goes-to-edmonton.html|last=Palmo|first=Rocco}}</ref> |
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On April 27, 2002, Smith was appointed the seventh [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke|Bishop of Pembroke]] by [[Pope John Paul II]]. |
On April 27, 2002, Smith was appointed the seventh [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke|Bishop of Pembroke]] by [[Pope John Paul II]]. He received his [[Bishop (Catholic Church)|episcopal consecration]] on the following June 18 from Archbishop [[Marcel André J. Gervais|Marcel Gervais]], with Archbishops [[Terrence Prendergast]], [[Society of Jesus|S.J.]], and [[Austin-Emile Burke]] serving as [[Consecrator|co-consecrators]].<ref name=hierarchy>{{cite news|work=Catholic-Hierarchy.org|title=Archbishop Richard William Smith|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bsmithri.html}}{{Self-published source|date=May 2015}}</ref> He was later named the eighth [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton|Archbishop of Edmonton]] by [[Pope Benedict XVI]] on March 22, 2007, being formally [[Enthronement|installed]] on the following May 1.<ref name=hierarchy/> |
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In the [[Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops]], he has been a member of the [http://www.cccb.ca/site/content/view/2082/1164/lang,eng/ English Sector Commission for Christian Education] since 2003, and is its current [[Chair (official)|Chairman]].<ref name=cccb/> He is also the national spiritual advisor of the [[Catholic Women's League of Canada]], and [[President (corporate title)|President]] of the [[Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops]].<ref name=cccb/> |
In the [[Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops]], he has been a member of the [http://www.cccb.ca/site/content/view/2082/1164/lang,eng/ English Sector Commission for Christian Education] since 2003, and is its current [[Chair (official)|Chairman]].<ref name=cccb/> He is also the national spiritual advisor of the [[Catholic Women's League of Canada]], and [[President (corporate title)|President]] of the [[Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops]].<ref name=cccb/> |
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In January 2016 Smith visited the [[Pallottines|Pallotine]] Province of the Assumption of the B.V.M. in Bangalore, India. from January 17 to 22, 2016. Eight Pallotines of the province serve in the Archdiocese of Edmonton.<ref>[http://www.bangalorepallottines.com/ABVMprovince/visit-most-rev-richard-william-smith.htm "Visit of Most Rev. Richard William Smith", ABVM Province]</ref> |
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Richard William Smith | |
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| Archbishop of Edmonton President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops | |
| See | Edmonton |
| Installed | May 1, 2007 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Christopher Collins |
| Successor | incumbent |
| Other post(s) | President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Pembroke (2002-2007) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 23, 1987 |
| Consecration | June 18, 2002 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1959 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Coat of arms |  |
| Styles of Richard William Smith | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Richard William Smith (born April 28, 1959) is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the eighth and current Archbishop of Edmonton, having previously served as Bishop of Pembroke from 2002 to 2007.
Biography
Smith was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and there studied at St. Mary's University and the Atlantic School of Theology.[1] He was ordained to the priesthood on May 23, 1987, and furthered his studies in Rome at the Pontifical Gregorian University, from which he earned a Licentiate (1993) and Doctorate in Sacred Theology (1998).[1] Within the Archdiocese of Halifax, he served in a number of positions including vicar general and was responsible for the pastoral ministry of French-speaking Catholics in Halifax.[2] He was also a professor of theology at St. Peter's Seminary in London in addition to serving simultaneously as pastor of three communities.[3]
On April 27, 2002, Smith was appointed the seventh Bishop of Pembroke by Pope John Paul II. He received his episcopal consecration on the following June 18 from Archbishop Marcel Gervais, with Archbishops Terrence Prendergast, S.J., and Austin-Emile Burke serving as co-consecrators.[4] He was later named the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton by Pope Benedict XVI on March 22, 2007, being formally installed on the following May 1.[4]
In the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, he has been a member of the English Sector Commission for Christian Education since 2003, and is its current Chairman.[2] He is also the national spiritual advisor of the Catholic Women's League of Canada, and President of the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops.[2]
In January 2016 Smith visited the Pallotine Province of the Assumption of the B.V.M. in Bangalore, India. from January 17 to 22, 2016. Eight Pallotines of the province serve in the Archdiocese of Edmonton.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Most Reverend Richard Smith". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton.
- ^ a b c "Most Reverend Richard Smith named Archbishop of Edmonton". Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2007-03-22.
- ^ Palmo, Rocco (2007-03-22). "Bishop Smith Goes to Edmonton". Whispers in the Loggia.
- ^ a b "Archbishop Richard William Smith". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.[self-published source]
- ^ "Visit of Most Rev. Richard William Smith", ABVM Province
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