Gaudencio Rosales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Eminence Gaudencio Borbón Rosales D.D. |
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| Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Manila |
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Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, circa 2006
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| Province | Manila (Emeritus) |
| See | Manila (Emeritus) |
| Appointed | September 15, 2003 |
| Enthroned | November 21, 2003 |
| Reign ended | December 12, 2011 |
| Predecessor | Jaime Sin |
| Successor | Luis Antonio Tagle |
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| Ordination | March 23, 1958 |
| Consecration | October 28, 1974 by Bruno Torpigliani |
| Created Cardinal | March 24, 2006 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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| Born | August 10, 1932 Batangas, Philippine Islands |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | St. Francis de Sales Theology Seminary, Lipa City, Batangas |
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| Alma mater | San Jose Seminary |
| Motto | Si mortuum fuerit, fructum affert ('If it dies, it bears fruit.', John 12:24) |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Manila (Emeritus) |
Gaudencio Borbón Rosales, born on August 10, 1932, is a respected Filipino Catholic leader. Many people know him as Lolo Dency. He served as the Archbishop of Manila from 2003 to 2011. In 2006, he became a Cardinal.
He was the fourth Filipino to become the Archbishop of Manila. For a short time, he also helped lead the Diocese of Pasig. Cardinal Rosales is also the longest-living Filipino Cardinal ever.
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Early Life and Becoming a Priest
Gaudencio Rosales was born in Batangas, Batangas. His grandfathers were important people in the community. Julián Rosales was a former mayor of Batangas, and Pablo Borbón was a former governor of Batangas province. His father, Dr. Godofredo Dilay Rosales, was one of the first Filipino doctors to train in the United States of America. His mother, Remedios Mayo Borbón, was a cousin of the famous Filipino nationalist Claro M. Recto. Gaudencio was the third of seven children.
He went to Batangas Elementary School and St. Bridget's Grade School. He then attended Batangas High School. Even as a boy, he knew he wanted to become a priest. He studied theology at the San José Seminary. On March 23, 1958, he was ordained a priest by Bishop Alejandro Olalia of Lipa. He then taught for 12 years at St. Francis Minor Seminary. In 1970, he became a parish priest at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Lipa. In 1972, he became the parish priest of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Batangas City.
Becoming a Bishop
In 1974, Rosales was named an auxiliary bishop of Manila. This made him the first person from Batangas to hold this position. He received his special staff, called a crosier, from Alfredo Obviar, who later became the Bishop of Lucena. Bishop Rosales used this crosier ever since. He was in charge of different church districts in Rizal and Manila.
On October 28, 1974, he was officially made a bishop. In 1980, he became the head of the San Carlos Seminary. On June 9, 1982, he was named a coadjutor bishop of Malaybalay in Bukidnon. He later became the second bishop of Malaybalay on September 14, 1984.
Archbishop of Lipa and Manila
When Archbishop Mariano Gaviola of Lipa retired, Rosales was chosen to take his place on December 30, 1992. This brought him back to the area where he first started his church work.
After Cardinal Jaime Sin announced his retirement, Gaudencio Rosales was named the Archbishop of Manila by Pope John Paul II on September 15, 2003. He officially began his role on November 21, 2003.
Becoming a Cardinal
The news that Rosales would become a Cardinal was announced on February 22, 2006. Archbishop Antonio Franco, who represents the Pope in the Philippines, made the announcement during a Mass at Manila Cathedral.
Pope Benedict XVI officially made Rosales a Cardinal on March 24, 2006. He became a cardinal-priest of Santissimo Nome di Maria in Via Latina in Rome. Cardinal Rosales was one of 15 new cardinals, including two from Asia. Pope Benedict XVI told the new cardinals that their red robes should remind them of caritas, which means love. He asked them to show passionate love for Christ, the Church, and all people.
On February 3, 2007, Cardinal Rosales was appointed to a special council. This council helps manage the finances and organization of the Vatican. In 2008, Cardinal Rosales offered to resign as Archbishop of Manila, as is customary when a bishop turns 75. However, the Vatican did not accept his resignation at that time. In the same year, Cardinal Rosales invited Pope Benedict XVI to visit the Philippines. The Pope, however, could not come due to his busy schedule.
Four months after his 79th birthday, Cardinal Rosales resigned as Archbishop of Manila. Luis Antonio Tagle, who was then the Bishop of Imus, became his successor on December 12, 2011. On August 10, 2012, when he turned 80, he became too old to vote for a new Pope in a conclave. Because of this, he did not take part in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis.
On August 10, 2024, Cardinal Rosales celebrated his 92nd birthday. He became the longest-living Filipino Cardinal, passing José Tomás Sánchez. On October 28, he celebrated 50 years as a bishop. He is Asia's third oldest cardinal.
Important Views
Thoughts on Government
Archbishop Rosales supported changes to the country's constitution. However, he did not agree with politicians who tried to use these changes for their own benefit. When a state of national emergency was declared, he asked Filipinos to pray for peace. He also hoped that the government would not misuse its power or limit people's rights.
National Statistics Office Rules
In 2007, Cardinal Rosales disagreed with a rule from the National Statistics Office (NSO). The NSO wanted all priests and other religious leaders to get special training before performing wedding ceremonies. He said that while he understood the NSO's concern about some people misusing their roles, the rule should not apply to Catholic priests as if they were not properly trained.
Parades and Traditions
In 2008, Cardinal Rosales had a discussion about allowing people in drag to participate in the Flores de Mayo celebration. He stated that parishes allowing cross-dressing participants to portray female saints in these religious processions could face official consequences.
Auxiliary Bishops
These bishops helped Cardinal Rosales during his time as Archbishop of Manila. They also served as Vicars-General for the archdiocese.
- Socrates Villegas (2003–2004)
- Bernardino Cortez (2004–2011)
- Broderick Soncuaco Pabillo (2006–2011)
Vicars-General
Besides the auxiliary bishops, these priests also served as Vicars-General of Manila during Cardinal Rosales' time.
- Josefino Ramirez (2003–2010)
- Francisco Tantoco (2004–2011)
See also
In Spanish: Gaudencio Rosales para niños
