John Philip Saklil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Philip Saklil |
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| Bishop of the Diocese of Timika | |
Saklil in 2018
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Timika |
| In Office | 2004–2019 |
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| Ordination | 23 October 1988 |
| Consecration | 18 April 2004 by Leo Laba Ladjar |
| Rank | Bishop |
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| Born | 20 March 1960 Kokonao, Netherlands New Guinea |
| Died | 3 August 2019 (aged 59) Timika, Papua |
| Previous post | Priest |
John Philip Saklil (born March 20, 1960 – died August 3, 2019) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in Indonesia. He served as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Timika from 2004 until his death in 2019. A bishop is a senior priest who leads a specific church region, called a diocese.
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Who Was Bishop John Philip Saklil?
John Philip Saklil was a respected religious leader from Indonesia. He dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church and the people in his community. He was known for his leadership in the Timika region of Papua.
Early Life and Education
John Philip Saklil was born in a place called Kokonao, which was then part of Netherlands New Guinea, on March 20, 1960. He studied in both Indonesia and the Philippines to prepare for his life in the church. On October 23, 1988, he became a priest for the Diocese of Jayapura.
Serving as a Priest
After becoming a priest, John Philip Saklil worked in different roles, helping people in his community until 1993. He then spent three years studying more at the East Asian Pastoral Institute in Manila. When he returned to Jayapura, he took on more leadership roles. From 1996 to 1999, he was a "vicar general," which means he was a senior helper to the bishop. From 2000 to 2004, he was an "episcopal vicar" for the western part of the diocese, based in Timika. This meant he was an important helper for the bishop in that specific area.
Becoming a Bishop
On January 10, 2004, Pope John Paul II chose John Philip Saklil to be the very first Bishop of the newly created Diocese of Timika. This was a big honor and a new responsibility. He officially became a bishop in a special ceremony called an "episcopal consecration" on April 18, 2004.
His Legacy
Bishop John Philip Saklil led the Diocese of Timika for 15 years. He passed away on August 3, 2019. He is remembered for his dedication and leadership in the Catholic Church in Indonesia.
