Peter Antony Moran
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Peter Antony Moran is the former Roman Catholic Bishop
of the Diocese of Aberdeen
, Scotland.
He was born in Glasgow
on 13 April 1935. After early schooling in Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire, he spent nine years in further primary and then secondary education at St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, a Jesuit day school.
His formal education for the Catholic priesthood began with seven years at the Pontifical Scots College
in Rome
(1952-1959), where he was ordained priest in 1959, in the chapel of the Spanish College by Bishop Fernández-Conde of Córdoba.
He holds the degrees of Ph.L. and S.T.L.
from the Pontifical Gregorian University
in Rome and is also a graduate of the University of Aberdeen
where he received an M.Ed.
degree as well as the University of Glasgow
where he earned an M.A. (Hons.)
degree in Classics.
At the request of his bishop he attended the University of Glasgow
to prepare for a teaching post in Blairs College
, then the national minor seminary
for Scotland. After graduating in 1963 he trained at Jordanhill College
of Education and joined the Blairs College staff in 1964, where he remained until 1986.
He also served in a variety of pastoral appointments before becoming bishop: Priest in Charge of St. Mary’s Parish, Blairs; Parish Priest of Inverurie
and also as chaplain
to various schools.
For several years, he served as the Roman Catholic “corresponding member” of Gordon Presbytery of the Church of Scotland
. He served from 1986 to 2002 on the Education Committees of now defunct Grampian Region and later of Aberdeenshire
.
He is a Life Member of the Educational Institute of Scotland
(E.I.S.) and chaplain to the French-speaking Catholic community of (mainly oil-related) expatriates in Aberdeen.
When Bishop Mario Conti became Archbishop of Glasgow in early 2002, Peter Moran was elected to the caretaker post of Diocesan Administrator of Aberdeen before being appointed bishop
by Pope John Paul II
the following year.
He was ordained Bishop of Aberdeen on 1 December 2003 by Archbishop Mario Conti in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, Aberdeen
.
His personal motto is, in Latin, Gaudium et Spes - "Joy and Hope" - which is also the title of Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World
Bishop (Catholic Church)
In the Catholic Church, a bishop is an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders and is responsible for teaching the Catholic faith and ruling the Church....
of the Diocese of Aberdeen
Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland.-Foundation:The see was founded in 1063 at Mortlach by Blessed Beyn. The earliest mention of the old See of Aberdeen is in the charter of the foundation, by the Earl of Buchan, of the...
, Scotland.
He was born in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
on 13 April 1935. After early schooling in Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire, he spent nine years in further primary and then secondary education at St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, a Jesuit day school.
His formal education for the Catholic priesthood began with seven years at the Pontifical Scots College
The Scots College (Rome)
The Scots College in Rome was established by Clement VIII in 1600, when it was assigned the revenue of the old Scots' hospice...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
(1952-1959), where he was ordained priest in 1959, in the chapel of the Spanish College by Bishop Fernández-Conde of Córdoba.
He holds the degrees of Ph.L. and S.T.L.
Licentiate of Sacred Theology
Licentiate of Sacred Theology is the title of the second cycle of studies of a Faculty of Theology offered by a pontifical universities or ecclesiastical faculties of sacred theology. An Ecclesiastical Faculty offers three cycles of study: Baccalaureate or fundamentals, Licentiate or specialized,...
from the Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
in Rome and is also a graduate of the University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen, an ancient university founded in 1495, in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a British university. It is the third oldest university in Scotland, and the fifth oldest in the United Kingdom and wider English-speaking world...
where he received an M.Ed.
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in...
degree as well as the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
where he earned an M.A. (Hons.)
Master of Arts (Scotland)
A Master of Arts in Scotland can refer to an undergraduate academic degree in humanities and social sciences awarded by the ancient universities of Scotland – the University of St Andrews, the University of Glasgow, the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh, while the University of...
degree in Classics.
At the request of his bishop he attended the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
to prepare for a teaching post in Blairs College
Blairs College
St Mary's College, Blairs was from 1829 to 1986 a junior seminary for boys and young men studying for the Roman Catholic priesthood....
, then the national minor seminary
Minor seminary
A minor seminary is a secondary boarding school created for the specific purpose of enrolling teenage boys who have expressed interest in becoming priests. They are generally Roman Catholic institutions, and designed to prepare boys both academically and spiritually for vocations to the priesthood...
for Scotland. After graduating in 1963 he trained at Jordanhill College
Jordanhill College
Jordanhill Campus, in Jordanhill, Glasgow, Scotland, is now home to the Faculty of Education of the University of Strathclyde. Within the University of Strathclyde faculty of education, departments include Childhood and Primary Studies, Creative and Aesthetic Studies, Curricular Studies,...
of Education and joined the Blairs College staff in 1964, where he remained until 1986.
He also served in a variety of pastoral appointments before becoming bishop: Priest in Charge of St. Mary’s Parish, Blairs; Parish Priest of Inverurie
Inverurie
Inverurie is a Royal Burgh and town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately north west of Aberdeen on the A96 road and is served by Inverurie railway station on the Aberdeen to Inverness Line...
and also as chaplain
Chaplain
Traditionally, a chaplain is a minister in a specialized setting such as a priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam or lay representative of a religion attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, university, or private chapel...
to various schools.
For several years, he served as the Roman Catholic “corresponding member” of Gordon Presbytery of the Church of Scotland
Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland, known informally by its Scots language name, the Kirk, is a Presbyterian church, decisively shaped by the Scottish Reformation....
. He served from 1986 to 2002 on the Education Committees of now defunct Grampian Region and later of Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area.The present day Aberdeenshire council area does not include the City of Aberdeen, now a separate council area, from which its name derives. Together, the modern council area and the city formed historic...
.
He is a Life Member of the Educational Institute of Scotland
Educational Institute of Scotland
The Educational Institute of Scotland is the oldest teachers' trade union in the world, having been founded in 1847 when dominies became concerned about the effect of changes to the system of education in Scotland on their professional status....
(E.I.S.) and chaplain to the French-speaking Catholic community of (mainly oil-related) expatriates in Aberdeen.
When Bishop Mario Conti became Archbishop of Glasgow in early 2002, Peter Moran was elected to the caretaker post of Diocesan Administrator of Aberdeen before being appointed bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
the following year.
He was ordained Bishop of Aberdeen on 1 December 2003 by Archbishop Mario Conti in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
.
His personal motto is, in Latin, Gaudium et Spes - "Joy and Hope" - which is also the title of Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World
Gaudium et Spes
Gaudium et Spes , the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, was one of the four Apostolic Constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council...