Mel Rey Uy

Mel Rey Mingoa Uy (born January 6, 1968) is the fifth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lucena in the Philippines.

The Most Reverend

Mel Rey Uy

D.D.
Bishop of Lucena
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Lucena
AppointedJuly 29, 2017
Term endedincumbent
PredecessorEmilio Z. Marquez, D.D.
Orders
OrdinationMay 24, 1994
Personal details
Born (1968-01-06) January 6, 1968
San Agustin, Romblon
Nationality Filipino
DenominationRoman Catholic Diocese of Romblon
Alma materSan Pius X Seminary of Roxas, Capiz
Motto"Ut Faciam Voluntatem Eius." "To do his will."
Coat of armsMel Rey Uy's coat of arms
Styles of
Mel Rey Uy
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Religious styleBishop

Uy was born January 6, 1968 in San Agustin, Romblon. He attended the San Pius X Seminary at Roxas, Capiz, where he completed his philosophical studies, then the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, where he completed his theological studies. He later returned to UST to receive a master's degree in philosophy.[1]

Before being appointed the fifth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lucena in the Philippines, Uy was a priest in the Diocese of Romblon. On July 29, 2017, the Vatican announced the resignation of the former bishop of Lucena, Emilio Z. Marquez, and the appointment of Mel Rey Uy as his successor.[1][2]

In September 2020, Uy led a campaign against the construction of new coal-fired power plants in Quezon Province.[3]

References
  1. "Pope appoints new Bishop in Lucena, Philippines". Herald Malaysia Online. July 31, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments, 29.07.2017". Summary of Bulletin. Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  3. "Philippine Diocese, activists oppose coal power plants". Herald Malaysia Online. September 7, 2020. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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