Pope Francis today appointed Bishop Richard James Umbers, former student of the Ecclesiastical School of Philosophy of the University of Navarra, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney (Australia), assigning him the titular see of Tala.

Born on March 17, 1971 in Otahuhu, Auckland (New Zealand), he holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Sydney. University of Sydney (1993). He did his ecclesiastical studies at programs of study . Pontifical University of the Holy CrossRome (1996-1999) and obtained the licentiate degree and the doctorate in Philosophy at the School Ecclesiastical Philosophy of the University of Navarra (2002). His thesis , 'Virtue Epistemology in Linda Zagzebski', directed by Professor Enrique Moros, was defended on June 5 and obtained the grade of A cum laude. That same year he was ordained a priest at the sanctuary of Torreciudad.

Other jobs include chaplain at Redfield College, Dural (2005-2012) and at Kenvale College, Dural (2005-2012). Kenvale College in Randwick (2005-2006). He served as a professor of Ethics and Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame in Sydney (2006-2013).

Francis has also appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo as auxiliary bishop of Sydney, assigning him the titular see of Quiza. The episcopal ordination of both will take place in St. Mary's Cathedral on August 24.