Daniel G. P. Gutierrez

Daniel George Policarpio Gutiérrez (born 1964) is the 16th and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, the second oldest and fourth largest in the country. He was elected and consecrated in 2016, and previously served as Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande.

Early life and education

Gutiérrez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and raised Roman Catholic. His ancestors arrived in New Mexico from Spain in the late 1500s. He is an alumnus of the University of New Mexico, receiving bachelor's degrees in history and political science in 1987, and a master's degree in public administration in 1992. He also completed a certificate in Anglican studies from Trinity School for Ministry in 2007 and a master of theological studies degree from St. Norbert College in 2011. He also oversaw the Navajoland area mission.

In February, 2020 it was announced that Gutiérrez was elected President of the Compass Rose Society, succeeding C. Andrew Doyle.

In 2024 Gutiérrez was shortlisted to succeed Michael Curry as Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.

Personal life

Gutiérrez married Suzanne Fletcher in 1991 and they have a son, Jude, Dana their daughter in law and three grandchildren