Hamilton’s Lobsinger named Bishop of Peterborough

Bishop Wayne Lobsinger has been named the 14th Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough. 

Lobsinger, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Hamilton diocese, will succeed Bishop Daniel Miehm, who earlier this year was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of London.

Pope Leo XIV announced Lobsinger’s new role today. Details about his installation are to follow.

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“It is with humble gratitude that I accept the appointment of the Holy Father, Pope Leo, to be the Bishop of Peterborough,” Lobsinger said. “It will be hard to leave the Diocese of Hamilton, having lived and served in this diocese my entire life. However, I look forward to my new ministry in Peterborough with excitement and joy.”

Ordained to the priesthood in 1994, he served in numerous parishes across the diocese before he was ordained Auxiliary Bishop in 2021. He has also served as Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Life, Vocation and Formation, and Permanent Deacons during his tenure in Hamilton.

“I am grateful that he has been entrusted with this new opportunity to serve the Church, and I rejoice with the people of Peterborough, who will welcome a bishop of deep faith, a generous spirit and a genuine pastoral heart,” said Hamilton Bishop Joseph Dabrowski. “At the same time, I am saddened that I will be losing a brother bishop and a wonderful co-worker in the Lord’s vineyard here in Hamilton. I know that the same gifts that have enriched the Diocese of Hamilton will now be a blessing to the Diocese of Peterborough.”

“I know that Bishop Lobsinger will be warmly received by the faithful of the Diocese of Peterborough,” said Miehm. “They will find in him a spiritual leader of deep faith, great prudence, love for God and the Church and sound pastoral wisdom.”

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Bishop Wayne Lobsinger has been named the 14th Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough. 

Lobsinger, currently Auxiliary Bishop of the Hamilton diocese, will succeed Bishop Daniel Miehm, who earlier this year was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of London.

Pope Leo XIV announced Lobsinger’s new role today. Details about his installation are to follow.

“It is with humble gratitude that I accept the appointment of the Holy Father, Pope Leo, to be the Bishop of Peterborough,” Lobsinger said. “It will be hard to leave the Diocese of Hamilton, having lived and served in this diocese my entire life. However, I look forward to my new ministry in Peterborough with excitement and joy.”

Ordained to the priesthood in 1994, he served in numerous parishes across the diocese before he was ordained Auxiliary Bishop in 2021. He has also served as Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Life, Vocation and Formation, and Permanent Deacons during his tenure in Hamilton.

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“I am grateful that he has been entrusted with this new opportunity to serve the Church, and I rejoice with the people of Peterborough, who will welcome a bishop of deep faith, a generous spirit and a genuine pastoral heart,” said Hamilton Bishop Joseph Dabrowski. “At the same time, I am saddened that I will be losing a brother bishop and a wonderful co-worker in the Lord’s vineyard here in Hamilton. I know that the same gifts that have enriched the Diocese of Hamilton will now be a blessing to the Diocese of Peterborough.”

“I know that Bishop Lobsinger will be warmly received by the faithful of the Diocese of Peterborough,” said Miehm. “They will find in him a spiritual leader of deep faith, great prudence, love for God and the Church and sound pastoral wisdom.”