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Emilio completed his theological formation at the <em>Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family<\/em> in Washington, D.C., earning a Licentiate in Theology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assignments and pastoral ministry: he served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea (1994\u20132006), where he also served as a councilor for the custody; after a brief period in the province, he went as a missionary to Cuba (2007\u20132018). Upon his return to the U.S., he was elected to the provincial council and, in May 2025, became provincial vicar. His was appointed bishop while serving as pastor of the <em>Shrine of the Sacred Heart<\/em> in Washington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, Florida USA. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Holy Father appointed our Br. Emilio Biosca Ag\u00fcero, OFMCap. 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