On Saturday, November 14, at 4:02pm MST, Bishop Emeritus Gerald N. Dino of the Eparchy of Phoenix fell asleep in the Lord. He had suffered two strokes and the most recent one was very devastating. He now can rest in the embrace and love of Almighty God.
Bishop Gerald is survived by his sister Joyce, brother-in-law, Bob Strikla, and his brother James Dino. Please keep them in your prayers as this has been extremely difficult for them.
Bishop Gerald was born January 11, 1940 in Binghamton, New York. On March 21, 1965, he was ordained a priest for the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic. On December 6, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him bishop of the Eparchy of Van Nuys, and on March 27, 2008 he was consecrated a bishop. At his request, Pope Benedict XVI transferred the see of the Eparchy of Van Nuys to Phoenix, Arizona in February 2010.
On reaching the age of 75, Bishop Gerald submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, who accepted it and appointed his successor John Stephen Pazak in May 2016. Bishop Gerald continued to serve the Eparchy of Phoenix as Protosyncellus until his death.
The Eparchy of Parma extends its condolences and prayers to the clergy and people of the Eparchy of Phoenix. Vicnaja pamjat'!