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Paskalis Bruno Syukur

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Paskalis Bruno Syukur
Bishop of Bogor
Paskalis Bruno Syukur (2017)
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseBogor
SeeBogor
Appointed21 November 2013
Installed22 February 2014
PredecessorCosmas Michael Angkur
Orders
Ordination2 February 1991
Consecration22 February 2014
by Cosmas Michael Angkur
RankBishop
Personal details
Birth namePaskalis Bruno Syukur
Born (1962-05-17) May 17, 1962 (age 62)
Ranggu, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoMagnificat anima mea Dominum

Paskalis Bruno Syukur OFM (born 17 May 1962 in Ranggu[1]) is an Indonesian Catholic bishop. He has been the Bishop of Bogor since 2014.

Early Life and Religious Career

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Paskalis Bruno Syukur was born on 17 May 1962 in Ranggu, Indonesia. He joined the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) and made his religious vows on 22 January 1989. He was ordained a priest on 2 February 1991.[1][2][3]

Bishop of Bogor

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On 21 November 2013, Pope Francis appointed him as the Bishop of Bogor. He received his episcopal consecration on 22 February 2014 from Bishop Cosmas Michael Angkur. The co-consecrators were Bishops Hubertus Leteng and Ignatius Hardjoatmodjo.[1][2][3]

On 6 October 2024, Pope Francis announced that Syukur would become a cardinal.[4] However, on 22 October 2024, Syukur resigned from accepting the cardinalate, and Pope Francis accepted his resignation.[1][5]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Bishop Syukur declines cardinalate to 'grow in priestly life' - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur". Union des Nouvelles Catholiques Asiatiques. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Nema, Kasmir (2024-10-23). "Indonesian bishop declines Cardinalate, embraces humble service over Ecclesiastical honor". RVA. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  4. "RINUNCE E NOMINE". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  5. "Dichiarazione del Direttore della Sala Stampa della Santa Sede". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-10-23.

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