Benedict To Varpin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Excellency Benedict To Varpin |
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| Archbishop of Madang | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Madang |
| See | Madang |
| In Office | 31 December 1987 |
| Predecessor | Leo Clement Andrew Arkfeld |
| Successor | William Joseph Kurtz S.V.D. |
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| Ordination | 24 January 1971 |
| Consecration | 19 March 1980 by Louis Vangeke M.S.C. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 July 1936 Volavolo,  Papua New Guinea |
| Died | 8 September 2020 (aged 84) Rabaul, Papua New Guinea |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Occupation | archbishop |
| Previous post | Bishop of Bereina |
| Styles of Benedict To Varpin |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
| Posthumous style | none |
Benedict To Varpin (born July 24, 1936 – died September 8, 2020) was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church from Papua New Guinea. He served as an Archbishop, which is a very high position, guiding many churches and people in his region.
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A Life of Service: Benedict To Varpin
Benedict To Varpin dedicated his life to serving others through the Catholic Church. He was born in a place called Volavolo in Papua New Guinea. His journey of faith led him to become a priest, then a bishop, and finally an archbishop.
Early Life and Becoming a Priest
Benedict To Varpin was born on July 24, 1936. He grew up in Papua New Guinea. From a young age, he felt called to serve God. He studied hard to become a priest. On January 24, 1971, he was officially ordained as a priest. This was a big step in his life of service.
Serving as a Bishop
After several years as a priest, Benedict To Varpin was chosen for an even bigger role. On March 19, 1980, he was consecrated as a bishop. He became the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bereina in Papua New Guinea. He served the people in this area from 1979 to 1987. As a bishop, he was responsible for leading the churches and communities in his diocese. He helped guide priests and support the local people.
Becoming an Archbishop
In 1987, Benedict To Varpin took on an even more important role. He became the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madang. A coadjutor archbishop is someone who helps the main archbishop and is expected to take over the role later. Later that same year, on December 31, 1987, he became the Archbishop of Madang. He led the archdiocese until he retired on July 24, 2001. As an archbishop, he oversaw many dioceses and was a key leader in the church for a large region of Papua New Guinea.
His Legacy
Archbishop Benedict To Varpin passed away on September 8, 2020, in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. He is remembered for his many years of dedication and service to the Catholic Church and the people of Papua New Guinea. His leadership helped guide many communities and strengthened the church in his country.
