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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.

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