Soane Lilo Foliaki Explained

Soane Lilo Foliaki (18 April 1933 − 24 December 2013) was the third Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tonga.

Education

Soane was educated at St Patrick's College, Silverstream. He graduated the University of Hull, and achieved a degree in mathematics.^[1]

Priesthood

He was ordained to the priesthood on 21 July 1955, Foliaki was named bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tonga, Tonga on 10 June 1994 and retired on 18 April 2008.^[2]

Death

He died in Nuku‘alofa on December 24, 2013.^[3] His funeral was held at St Peter Chanel’s church, Clover Park, New Zealand on December 29, 2013.

External links

• The Most Reverend Soane Foliaki, s.m. Emeritus Bishop of Tonga

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Most Reverend Soane Foliaki, s.m. Emeritus Bishop of Tonga. 2020-07-30. Marist Messenger.
2. Web site: Bishop Soane Lilo Foliaki, S.M.. catholic-hierarchy.org. Catholic Hierarchy. 29 December 2013.
3. News: 3 January 2013. Bishop Soane Lilo Foliaki remembered as a humble leader. Matangi Tonga.