Indonesian diocese forced to delay episcopal ordination
Ceremony to instal new Sibolga prelate on hold after Covid-19 lays low bishop-elect
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga, the bishop-elect of Sibolga. (Photo supplied)
The episcopal ordination of a new Indonesian bishop has been postponed after he tested positive for Covid-19, a Catholic Church official said on June 10.
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga, appointed in March by Pope Francis as bishop of Sibolga in North Sumatra province, was due to be ordained on June 17.
“He is getting better. He is being treated and undergoing quarantine at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Medan. He will need several more days before he can finally be among the faithful,” diocese secretary Father Blasius Super Yesse told UCA News.
Indonesian bishop-elect stresses basic ecclesial communities
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga is appointed bishop of Sibolga in North Sumatra province
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga, bishop-elect of Sibolga. (Photo supplied)
The newly appointed bishop of Sibolga in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province has stressed the need to develop basic ecclesial communities small groups that seek ways to apply scripture lessons in everyday life to realize the diocese’s vision and mission.
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga has been appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of Sibolga, a port city in the province. His appointment was announced simultaneously during evening Eucharistic adoration and prayers on March 6 by diocesan secretary Father Blasius Super Yesse at St. Therese of Lisieux Cathedral in Sibolga City and diocesan administrator Capuchin Father Charles Sebastian Sihombing at Our Lady of All Nations Church in Gunungsitoli City.