title: Abelino Manuel Apeleo
text: # Abelino Manuel Apeleo
  
  Abelino Manuel Apeleo is an indigenous Chilean Anglican bishop. Previously the auxiliary bishop for the Araucanía Region, he served from 2018 to 2022 as the first diocesan bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Araucanía, centered on Temuco in the 40th province of the Anglican Communion, the Anglican Church of Chile.
  
  Abelino retired as bishop of Araucanía in January 2022 after more than 40 years of ordained ministry. He is a member of the Mapuche indigenous people group.
  
  