Episcopal Ordination by POPE BENEDICT XVI upon Savio HON Tai Fai, SDB. joekw1421 Feb 18, 2011 Episcopal Ordination, conferred by the Holy Father,POPE BENEDICT XVI upon Savio HON Tai Fai, SDB , Titular …More
Episcopal Ordination by POPE BENEDICT XVI upon Savio HON Tai Fai, SDB.
joekw1421 Feb 18, 2011 Episcopal Ordination, conferred by the Holy Father,POPE BENEDICT XVI upon Savio HON Tai Fai, SDB , Titular Archbishop of the Sila, Secretary of the Congregation of Peoples, at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican on 5 February 2011 10am.
joekw1421 Feb 18, 2011 Episcopal Ordination, conferred by the Holy Father,POPE BENEDICT XVI upon Savio HON Tai Fai, SDB , Titular Archbishop of the Sila, Secretary of the Congregation of Peoples, at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican on 5 February 2011 10am.
Archbishop Hon was ordained to the episcopate in Rome on 5 February 2011 by Pope Benedict along with Archbishop Marcello Bartolucci, Secretary of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints who was named on the same day as Celso Morga Iruzubieta was appointed as Secretary of the Congregation of the Clergy. The co-consecrators were Cardinals Angelo Sodano and Tarcisio Bertone. Archbishop Hon said during …More
Archbishop Hon was ordained to the episcopate in Rome on 5 February 2011 by Pope Benedict along with Archbishop Marcello Bartolucci, Secretary of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints who was named on the same day as Celso Morga Iruzubieta was appointed as Secretary of the Congregation of the Clergy. The co-consecrators were Cardinals Angelo Sodano and Tarcisio Bertone. Archbishop Hon said during his ordination: "I could feel an airstream when the pope laid his hands with strength on my head", adding that this rite is to pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance to the candidate to pass on the apostolic succession.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savio_Hon_Tai-Fai
Savio Tai Fai Hon SDB (born 21 October 1950) is a Roman Catholic archbishop and the current secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 23 December 2010.[1] He had previously served as professor of Theology at the Holy Spirit Seminary of Hong Kong.
Hon was born in Hong Kong. After studying a Salesian school, he made his first religious profession on 15 August 1969. He made perpetual vows on 15 August 1975 and was ordained a priest in Hong Kong 17 July 1982. He received his BA in philosophy from University of London and a doctorate in theology at the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome.
He has held various positions within his Institute, including: Provincial Secretary, Dean of the House provincial, Provincial Delegate of Social Communications, Chair and President in most provincial chapters, Vice-Provincial, Provincial Delegate in more general chapters, Moderator General Chapter of 2002. He worked as a teaching as visiting professor at various seminaries in China. The scientific work has appeared in various publications, especially of Theology. It has also been responsible for the translation into Chinese of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He belongs to the Salesian Province of China which encompasses China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan.
He became a member of the Pontifical Academy of Theology in 1999. He has served as a member of the International Theological Commission since 2004. He had been serving as professor of theology at the seminary of Hong Kong when on on 23 December 2010 he was appointed Titular Archbishop of Sila and secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples by Pope Benedict XVI. Archbishop-elect Hon Tai-Fai succeeds Robert Sarah, who was appointed as president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum
Hon Tai-Fai said he received notification just hours before the Holy See Press Office made the official announcement. He said his “first thing to do now is to pray for God’s grace to become a suitable tool.” Father Hon Tai Fai has known the pope for many years, since the then-Cardinal Ratzinger was ex officio president of the International Theological Commission in his role as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The pope often showed his concern for the Church in China when they met, he said. Father Hon Tai-Fai anticipates that in his new role the Roman Curia may consult him on Chinese Church affairs, thanks to his years of experiences as visiting professor to various seminaries in China.[2]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savio_Hon_Tai-Fai
Savio Tai Fai Hon SDB (born 21 October 1950) is a Roman Catholic archbishop and the current secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 23 December 2010.[1] He had previously served as professor of Theology at the Holy Spirit Seminary of Hong Kong.
Hon was born in Hong Kong. After studying a Salesian school, he made his first religious profession on 15 August 1969. He made perpetual vows on 15 August 1975 and was ordained a priest in Hong Kong 17 July 1982. He received his BA in philosophy from University of London and a doctorate in theology at the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome.
He has held various positions within his Institute, including: Provincial Secretary, Dean of the House provincial, Provincial Delegate of Social Communications, Chair and President in most provincial chapters, Vice-Provincial, Provincial Delegate in more general chapters, Moderator General Chapter of 2002. He worked as a teaching as visiting professor at various seminaries in China. The scientific work has appeared in various publications, especially of Theology. It has also been responsible for the translation into Chinese of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He belongs to the Salesian Province of China which encompasses China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan.
He became a member of the Pontifical Academy of Theology in 1999. He has served as a member of the International Theological Commission since 2004. He had been serving as professor of theology at the seminary of Hong Kong when on on 23 December 2010 he was appointed Titular Archbishop of Sila and secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples by Pope Benedict XVI. Archbishop-elect Hon Tai-Fai succeeds Robert Sarah, who was appointed as president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum
Hon Tai-Fai said he received notification just hours before the Holy See Press Office made the official announcement. He said his “first thing to do now is to pray for God’s grace to become a suitable tool.” Father Hon Tai Fai has known the pope for many years, since the then-Cardinal Ratzinger was ex officio president of the International Theological Commission in his role as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The pope often showed his concern for the Church in China when they met, he said. Father Hon Tai-Fai anticipates that in his new role the Roman Curia may consult him on Chinese Church affairs, thanks to his years of experiences as visiting professor to various seminaries in China.[2]