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From 1994 to 2011, Archbishop Brown served in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland in November 2011.
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Monday appointed Archbishop Charles Brown as apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, a position that had been vacant since November.
The Sept. 28 appointment moves Archbishop Brown, a native of New York, from his role as nuncio to Albania.
Archbishop Brown was born on October 13, 1959 in New York.
He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of New York in 1989; He has degrees from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Oxford, the University of Toronto, and Anselmianun.
From 1994 to 2011 he worked at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland in November 2011. His episcopal consecration took place on January 6, 2012.
Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin said that during Archbishop Brown’s time in Ireland, he focused on renewing the bishops’ conference.
“He came among us as a diplomat, at a time when diplomacy was really necessary, but he came with the heart of a pastor. For the past five years, he has challenged and encouraged us in equal measure, ”Bishop Doran said.
“He was very supportive and willing to do whatever he could to help.”
Archbishop Brown remained in Ireland until 2017, when he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Albania.
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