John F. Du

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Cebu (1997–2001)
  • Bishop of Dumaguete (2001–2012)
  • MottoChristus lux mea
    Coat of armsJohn F. Du's coat of arms
    Ordination history
    History
    Priestly ordination
    DateJune 1, 1979
    Episcopal consecration
    Principal consecratorCardinal
    Talibon)
    DateJanuary 6, 1998
    PlaceCebu Metropolitan Cathedral
    Episcopal succession
    Bishops consecrated by John F. Du as principal consecrator
    Oscar Jaime FlorencioSeptember 4, 2015
    Marvyn Abrea MacedaApril 2, 2019
    Source(s):[1]

    John Forrosuelo Du (born October 18, 1954, in

    Archdiocese of Cebu
    .

    Styles of
    John Forrosuelo Du
    The Most Reverend
    Spoken styleYour Excellency
    Religious styleArchbishop

    Biography

    John Du was appointed Bishop of Timici. He was ordained priest of Cebu, Philippines on June 1, 1979, after obtaining degrees in philosophy and theology from the San Carlos Seminary College in Cebu and the Divine Word Seminary in Tagaytay City.[3]

    In 1997, Pope John Paul II appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu. He was named Bishop of Dumaguete on April 21, 2001. In 2012 he was CBCP treasurer and chair of the CBCP Pension Plan. The Archdiocese of Palo had 1.2 million Catholics as of 2004 and its suffragan dioceses include Borongan, Calbayog, Catarman and Naval.[3]

    Archbishop of Palo

    On February 25, 2012, Pope

    Jose S. Palma.[4] Du was installed at Palo Cathedral on May 9, 2012.[5]

    References

    1. ^ "John Forrosuelo Du". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
    2. ^ Pope Benedict appoints new Leyte archbishop
    3. ^ a b Pope names John Du archbishop of Palo, newsinfo.inquirer.net; accessed September 20, 2016.
    4. ^ Pope names new Leyte archbishop, sunstar.com.ph; accessed October 21, 2016.
    5. ^ "Du installed archbishop of Palo". Philstar. May 9, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2024.

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    Catholic Church titles
    Preceded by Bishop of Dumaguete
    2001-2012
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by
    Jose S. Palma
    Archbishop of Palo
    February 25, 2012 - Present
    Succeeded by
    Incumbent