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José Antonio Satué Installed as Bishop of Málaga

Following Friday’s profession of faith, the ceremony formalizes the handover from Jesús Catalá after 17 years.

Overview

  • Satué took possession during a solemn Eucharist in Málaga Cathedral, becoming the 70th bishop since San Patricio.
  • On Friday he completed the required profession of faith and oath of fidelity before apostolic administrator Jesús Catalá, chancellor Francisco García Villalobos and the college of consultors.
  • He succeeds Catalá, who led the diocese for 17 years and oversaw the transition as apostolic administrator.
  • The installation drew a large turnout, with 2,000 additional chairs and seven screens set up for attendees.
  • The 57-year-old from Sesa (Huesca), formerly bishop of Teruel y Albarracín, emphasized humility, coherence and a missionary outlook in his homily.