Background
Catanello, Ignatius Anthony was born on July 23, 1938 in Brooklyn.
Catanello, Ignatius Anthony was born on July 23, 1938 in Brooklyn.
Bachelor, St. Francis College, Brooklyn. STB, Catholic University Washington. Master of Arts, Master of Science, St. John's University.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. John's University, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Laws, New York University.
Ordained priest Diocese of Brooklyn, 1966. With St. Rita's, Long Island, New York, 1966—1976, St. Helen's, Howard Beach, 1976—1981, St. Ann's, Flushing, 1981—1986, Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge, 1987—1988. Ordained bishop, 1994.
Auxiliary bishop Diocese of Brooklyn, 1994—2010, auxiliary bishop emeritus, since 2010. Adjunct professor St. John's University. Board governors Major Seminary, Huntington, New York.
Co-chair Roman Catholic-Islamic Dialogue. Vicar for evangelization Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. Regional bishop Queens South.
Chair convocation on crime Religious Leaders of New York City. Established bilateral committee Catholic and Eastern Orthodox.
Episcopal liaison National Holy Name Society. Member of American Association of University Women, Religious Education Association, Catholic Biblical Association.