Nelson Po

The Most Reverend

Nelson Po
Auxiliary Bishop of Perth
ArchdiocesePerth
Appointed2 February 2026
Installed16 April 2026
Other postTitular Bishop of Aguntum
Orders
Ordination9 December 2005
by Barry Hickey
Consecration16 April 2026
by Timothy Costelloe
Personal details
BornNelson Abordo Po
(1968-06-05) 5 June 1968 (age 58)
Palompon, Leyte, Philippines
DenominationCatholic Church
Alma mater
MottoAmbulare humiliter cum Deo
(Latin for 'Walk humbly with God')
Styles of
Nelson Po
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleHis Lordship or My Lord Bishop
Religious styleBishop

Nelson Abordo Po (born 5 June 1968) is a Filipino-born Australian Catholic bishop. He has served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Perth since 2026. His episcopal consecration took place on 16 April 2026.[1]

Early life

Po was born in Leyte, in the Philippines, the third child of six children of Norma Abordo and Lope Po. He was awarded a degree in industrial engineering from the Leyte Institute of Technology in Tacloban and initially pursued a career as an engineer before joining the Blessed Sacrament Congregation. He studied philosophy at the Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City and completed a master's degree in theology at the Maryhill School of Theology in Manila. In 2003, he was invited by Archbishop Barry Hickey to continue his studies for the priesthood as a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Perth.[2][3]

Priesthood

Po was ordained on 9 December 2005 by Archbishop Barry Hickey at St Mary's Cathedral, Perth as a priest for the Archdiocese of Perth. He was one of nine priests ordained in the same ceremony, the largest number of ordinands in a single ordination ceremony in the cathedral's history. His first appointment was as assistant priest of St Mary's Parish, Kalgoorlie.[4]

In 2008, he was appointed chaplain of the Royal Perth Hospital and in 2010, became parish priest of Cloverdale. In 2016, he was appointed parish priest of Applecross.[5]

Episcopate

On 2 February 2026, Po was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Perth by Pope Leo XIV.[6]

He was ordained as a bishop on 16 April 2026 at St Mary's Cathedral, Perth. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was the principal consecrator along with Bishop Donald Sproxton, auxiliary bishop of Perth, and Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ, who was also born in the Philippines.[7]

References

  1. ^ The Record (16 April 2026). "Perth faithful prepare to welcome Bishop Nelson Po". The Record. Archdiocese of Perth. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  2. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 02.02.2026". Vatican.va. The Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  3. ^ "Second Auxiliary Bishop appointed for Perth". Archdiocese of Perth. Archdiocese of Perth. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  4. ^ O'Brien, Jamie (15 December 2005). "Archbishop ordains 9 new shepherds for people of God". The Record. Archdiocese of Perth. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  5. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 02.02.2026". Vatican.va. The Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  6. ^ "Second Auxiliary Bishop appointed for Perth". Archdiocese of Perth. Archdiocese of Perth. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  7. ^ The Record (16 April 2026). "Perth faithful prepare to welcome Bishop Nelson Po". The Record. Archdiocese of Perth. Retrieved 16 April 2026.

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