Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger

Wayne Lawrence Lobsinger (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Hamilton since 2021.

Biography

Early life His Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger was born on December 1, 1966, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Following studies at the then-St. Jerome’s College (an affiliate of the University of Waterloo (BA 1989), in Waterloo, Ontario, and at St. Peter’s Seminary in London, Ontario, on May 7, 1994 he was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario.

Priesthood His Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, by Bishop Anthony F. Tonnos on May 7, 1994. He served in 4 Parishes as Associate Pastor and 4 Parishes as Pastor.

Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton Pope Francis appointed His Excellency as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Hamilton on November 21, 2020. He was originally scheduled to be ordained on February 2, 2021, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, however due to the pandemic his Episcopal Ordination was rescheduled and was celebrated on April 18, 2021, at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton. He is currently the Vicar for Consecrated Life, one of the Vicars General, Vicar of Formation, and Vicar for Permanent Deacons.