Gaudencio Rosales

Filipino Cardinal and Archbishop

Gaudencio Rosales - Filipino Cardinal and Archbishop
Born

August 10th, 1932
93 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Philippines

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Ordained as a priest in 1958, served in various capacities within the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Appointed Bishop of Imus in 1993 and later became the Archbishop of Manila in 2003. Elevated to Cardinal in 2006, involved in several significant church initiatives and public discussions concerning social justice and community development. Retired in 2011 but continued to influence the Church's role in Philippine society.

Served as Archbishop of Manila

Elevated to Cardinal in 2006

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