Philip Tartaglia
Scottish Archbishop of Glasgow
Born
January 11th, 1951
74 years ago
Died
January 13th, 2020
5 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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Served as the Archbishop of Glasgow from 2012 until death in 2021. Played a significant role in the Catholic Church in Scotland, overseeing various initiatives and responding to contemporary social issues. Engaged in interfaith dialogue and represented the Church on numerous occasions. Ordained as a priest in 1975, he later held the position of Bishop of Paisley from 2005 to 2012 before becoming Archbishop. Contributed to the Church's teachings and pastoral care during a period of significant change within society.
Served as Archbishop of Glasgow
Bishop of Paisley from 2005 to 2012
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