Background
Damiano, Celestine Joseph was born on November 11, 1911 in Dunkirk, New York, United States. Son of Vito and Stella (Zaccari) Damiano.
Damiano, Celestine Joseph was born on November 11, 1911 in Dunkirk, New York, United States. Son of Vito and Stella (Zaccari) Damiano.
Educated Saint Michael’s College, Toronto, Canada, Propaganda College, Rome, Italy.
Ordained priest Roman Cath Church, 1935. Assigned parishes, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Falconer, New York, to 1947. Served Congregation for Propagation of Faith, Rome, 1947-1953.
Joined church diplomatic service, named apostolic delegate to South Africa, consecrated titular bishop of Nicopolis, Epiro, Greece, 1953.
Head Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, since 1960.