Fernando Isern

Fernando Isern (born September 22, 1958) is a Cuban-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Formerly a pastor and high school president in the Archdiocese of Miami, he served as bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo in Colorado from 2009 to 2013.

Biography

Early life and education Fernando Isern was born on September 22, 1958, in Havana, Cuba. In 1963, his family moved to Venezuela and then in 1967 to Miami, Florida. Isern graduated from Champagnat Catholic School in Hialeah, Florida,

While working at First National, Isern started seriously considering the priesthood. He began spending time at St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami, eventually enrolling there. He also studied at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Ordination and Ministry Isern was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami on April 16, 1993. He then served as a parochial vicar at St. Mark Parish in Southwest Ranches, Florida. In 1996, Isern was transferred to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Bishop of Pueblo, Colorado On October 15, 2009, Isern was appointed the fourth bishop of Pueblo by Pope Benedict XVI. As bishop, Isern instituted perpetual adoration at the Shrine of Saint Therese in Pueblo.

Retirement On June 13, 2013, Pope Francis accepted Isern's resignation due to poor health as bishop of Pueblo.