Leopoldo S. Tumulak
| The Most Reverend Leopoldo Tumulak | |
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| Military Ordinariate of the Philippines | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 15 January 2005 |
| Term ended | 17 June 2017 |
| Predecessor | Ramon Arguelles |
| Successor | vacant |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 March 1971 |
| Consecration |
12 January 1987 by Ricardo Vidal |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Leopoldo Sumaylo Tumulak |
| Born |
29 September 1944 Santander, Cebu, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Died |
17 June 2017 (aged 72) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Previous post |
Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu (1987–1992) Military Ordinariate of the Philippines (2005–2017) |
| Motto | "Unitas in Caritate'" (Unity in Love) |
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| Styles of Leopoldo S. Tumulak | |
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| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
Leopoldo Sumaylo Tumalak (29 September 1944 – 17 June 2017) was a Filipino Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines[1] He was the incumbent Military Ordinariate of the Philippines since 2005 until his death in 2017.
Early life and education
Tumalak was born in Santander, Cebu. He went to Mainit Primary School and Santander Elementary School for his primary and elementary education. He studied High School in St. Mary's Academy. He went to study Philosophy in Seminario Menor de San Carlos and Theology in Seminario Major due San Carlos in Cebu. He takes MA in Educational Administration in Colegio due San Jose Recoletos.[2]
Priesthood and Auxiliary Bishop
He was ordained as priest on 30 March 1970. Pope John Paul II appointed him as Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu in 1987.
Bishop of Tagbilaran
Bishop Tumulak was appointed as Bishop of Tagbilaran on 28 November 1992.
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines
Pope Benedict XVI appointed him as Military Ordinariate of the Philippines on 15 January 2005.
Death
Tumulak died on 17 June 2017 at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City, Manila, Philippines from pancreatic cancer, aged 72.[3]
References
- ↑ David M. Cheney. "Bishop Leopoldo Sumaylo Tumulak profile". catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "MOST REV. LEOPOLDO S. TUMULAK, D.D." cbcponline.net. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ↑ Christina I. Hermoso (18 June 2017). "Ecclesiastical pastor of military passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Felix Sanchez Zafra |
Roman Catholic Bishop of Tagbilaran 28 November 1992 – 15 January 2005 |
Succeeded by Leonardo Y. Medroso |
| Preceded by Ramon Arguelles |
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines January 15, 2005 – June 17, 2017 |
Succeeded by vacant |