Fransiskus Tuaman Sinaga Explained

Type:bishop
Fransiskus Tuaman Sinaga
Bishop of Sibolga
Church:Catholic Church
Diocese:Diocese of Sibolga
Appointed:6 March 2021
Enthroned:29 July 2021
Predecessor:Ludovikus Simanullang
Ordination:14 February 2003
Ordained By:Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga
Consecration:29 July 2021
Consecrated By:Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo
Birth Date:1972 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Penggalangan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Nationality:Indonesian

Fransiskus Tuaman Sinaga (born 22 November 1972) is the bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sibolga in Indonesia.[1] He was appointed by Pope Francis on 6 March 2021 to succeed Ludovikus Simanullang, who died in 2018.[2] [3] Fransiskus received his episcopal ordination from Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo on 29 July 2021.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sinaga. Catholic Hierarchy.
  2. News: Indonesian Bishop Ludovikus Simanullang dies at 63. 20 September 2018. 8 April 2021. UCA News. Katharina R. Lestari.
  3. News: Pope appoints new bishop in Sibolga, Indonesia. 6 March 2021. 7 April 2021.
  4. Web site: Jadwal Tahbisan Uskup Keuskupan Sibolga. 17 March 2021. 8 April 2021. Katolik Keren. id.