| INCARNATION OLD CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL PALM COAST, FLORIDA OF THE OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA THE DIOCESE OF FLORIDA |
| About Our Bishop MOST REV. ROUVILLE M. FISHER, M.Div.,DD. |
| Rev. Father Rouville M. Fisher, MDiv., began his studies for the holy priesthood at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida from August, 1994 until May, 1997. Father Fisher's early discernment began with the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Thomas in the U. S. Virgin Islands. In November, 1996, while studying at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Father Fisher transferred from the Diocese of St. Thomas to the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, Florida. The following year, he was assigned to St. Patrick's (Roman Catholic) Parish in Gainesville, Florida, and the Cathedral Basilica (Roman Catholic) Parish in St. Augustine, Florida, for his pastoral year. During the Summer of 2000, Father Fisher was assigned to Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida to complete his Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). |
| From August, 2000 until May, 2002, the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine assigned Father Fisher to Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, where he earned a Masters of Divinity and graduated "Cum Laude." On May 14, 2001, Father Fisher was ordained to the Order of Deacon by Bishop John S. Snyder, DD. Following graduation from Sacred Heart School of Theology, Father Fisher was ordained to the Roman Catholic Priesthood on May, 18, 2002 by Bishop Victor Galeone, DD, the Roman Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. Father Fisher was assigned as Parochial Vicar to Christ The King (Roman Catholic) Parish in Jacksonville, Florida from June, 2002 to June, 2004. In June, 2004, Father Fisher served as Parochial Vicar at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Roman Catholic) Parish until June 13, 2005. |
| On August 28, 2006, Father Fisher married Teresa Ann Cerreta, and began his transition to the Old Catholic Church of North America. After a two year discernment, Father Fisher was incardinated into the Diocese of St. Michael the Archangel of the Old Catholic Church of North America by the Most Reverend Paul Combs, DD., OSM on June 23, 2007. On February 15, 2009, Father Fisher was elevated to the Episcopapcy and installed as the new Bishop for the Diocese of St. Michael the Archange- today known as the Diocese of Florida. He also is the Dean of St. Michaels Seminary of the Old Catholic Church of North America. Currently, Most Reverend Rouville M. Fisher is assigned to Incarnation Old Catholic Cathedral in Palm Coast, Florida. |
| Mrs. Teresa Fisher has been living in Flagler County for 22 years, she has two boys - Steve and Peter Frank. She is a graduate of Elizabeth Seton College, Yonkers New York with an Associates degree in Humanities and is a graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston MA., where she earned a BS Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in the field of Gerontology. She has been self employed as a geriatric consultant for 17 years and is also currently Program Coordinator for the Flagler County Medical Reserve Corp. In junior college, at Elizabeth Seton College, she assisted the campus minister in developing the Campus Ministry Program. While in Flagler county, she was a CCD teacher at her local church. She is very excited to assist her husband as he continues his ministry serving Catholics in the Central Florida area. Prior to Father Roe's vocation to the Roman priesthood: he was married to Louise B. Kennedy (Deceased + 01/02/10). By this marriage, he has a son Michael and a daughter Christal, who both reside in Dallas. He also has a handsome grandson named Niles who he adores and cherishes with all his heart. |
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2009
The Presiding Bishop of the Old Catholic Church of North America, Bishop
Ted William Smith has announced the appointment and election of the Rev.
Dean Rouville M. Fisher as the new Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of St.
Michael the Archangel.
The announcement was made on Sunday night to the clergy and the people of the Old Catholic Church of
North America. The See of the Diocese was left vacant by the sudden death Bishop Paul H. Combs on
December 4, 2008.
In the official announcement, Bishop Ted William Smith stated the following to the clergy of the Diocese of
St. Michael the Archangel:
"I know you will give Bishop-elect Fisher your full cooperation and support, and most importantly your
prayers, as he takes on this important and challenging position in the Church. Please take the time to
congratulate our newest bishop of the Church. I have the utmost confidence in Father Roe+, and I believe
he is the right person at this time to lead the Diocese of Saint Michael, and the greater Church into the
future, following the path God has set for us."
In a brief statement, Bishop-Elect Rouville M. Fisher stated the following: "In this season of 'the Word
becoming Flesh' in the person of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I humbly ask your prayers that the Holy
Spirit will guide and direct us into the next phase of building up the Old Catholic Church of North America.
As your new bishop, I pray that all will work together in doing what Bishop Paul started so many years ago.
This Church has a wonderful opportunity to add more members, and to develop more clergy to meet the
demands of a growing Christian community. I praise and give thanks to Almighty God for the many
blessings that He has bestowed upon us, and for the great opportunity to serve you as bishop. As we
approach the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, I wish all of you a blessed Christmas and a holy and
prosperous New Year." The new Bishop-Elect's moto is "That All May Be One." (John 17:21)
Yours in Christ Jesus, Our Newborn King,
Bishop-Elect Rouville M. Fisher
Diocese of Florida
The Presiding Bishop of the Old Catholic Church of North America, Bishop
Ted William Smith has announced the appointment and election of the Rev.
Dean Rouville M. Fisher as the new Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of St.
Michael the Archangel.
The announcement was made on Sunday night to the clergy and the people of the Old Catholic Church of
North America. The See of the Diocese was left vacant by the sudden death Bishop Paul H. Combs on
December 4, 2008.
In the official announcement, Bishop Ted William Smith stated the following to the clergy of the Diocese of
St. Michael the Archangel:
"I know you will give Bishop-elect Fisher your full cooperation and support, and most importantly your
prayers, as he takes on this important and challenging position in the Church. Please take the time to
congratulate our newest bishop of the Church. I have the utmost confidence in Father Roe+, and I believe
he is the right person at this time to lead the Diocese of Saint Michael, and the greater Church into the
future, following the path God has set for us."
In a brief statement, Bishop-Elect Rouville M. Fisher stated the following: "In this season of 'the Word
becoming Flesh' in the person of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I humbly ask your prayers that the Holy
Spirit will guide and direct us into the next phase of building up the Old Catholic Church of North America.
As your new bishop, I pray that all will work together in doing what Bishop Paul started so many years ago.
This Church has a wonderful opportunity to add more members, and to develop more clergy to meet the
demands of a growing Christian community. I praise and give thanks to Almighty God for the many
blessings that He has bestowed upon us, and for the great opportunity to serve you as bishop. As we
approach the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, I wish all of you a blessed Christmas and a holy and
prosperous New Year." The new Bishop-Elect's moto is "That All May Be One." (John 17:21)
Yours in Christ Jesus, Our Newborn King,
Bishop-Elect Rouville M. Fisher
Diocese of Florida