Philip Tartaglia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend Philip Tartaglia |
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Tartaglia in 2013
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Glasgow |
| Appointed | 24 July 2012 |
| Enthroned | 8 September 2012 |
| Reign ended | 13 January 2021 |
| Predecessor | Mario Conti |
| Successor | William Nolan |
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| Ordination | 30 June 1975 |
| Consecration | 20 November 2005 by Mario Conti |
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| Birth name | Filippo Tartaglia |
| Born | 11 January 1951 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 13 January 2021 (aged 70) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Parents | Guido and Annita Tartaglia |
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| Motto | Da robur, fer auxilium "Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow" |
| Styles of Philip Tartaglia |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Filippo "Philip" Tartaglia (born January 11, 1951 – died January 13, 2021) was an important Scottish prelate. He served as a bishop in the Catholic Church. From 2012 to 2021, he was the Metropolitan Archbishop of Glasgow.
Before this, he was the Bishop of Paisley. He also worked as a professor at seminaries. He was an assistant pastor and parish priest in the Archdiocese of Glasgow. He was the eighth Archbishop of Glasgow since the church was re-established in Scotland in 1878.
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Early Life and Education
Philip Tartaglia was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 11, 1951. He was the oldest son of Guido and Annita Tartaglia. He had three brothers and five sisters. One of his brothers also became a priest in Glasgow. His family had Italian roots.
He went to St Thomas' primary school in Riddrie. Then he attended St. Mungo's Academy in Glasgow for secondary school. He continued his studies at St Vincent's College, Langbank. Later, he went to St Mary's College, Blairs, near Aberdeen.
His church studies were completed in Rome. He studied at the Pontifical Scots College. He also attended the Pontifical Gregorian University. On June 30, 1975, Tartaglia became a Catholic priest. He was ordained by Thomas Winning, who was the Archbishop of Glasgow at that time. The ceremony took place in Dennistoun.
Serving as a Priest
After becoming a priest, Tartaglia went back to Rome. He finished his studies in 1976. Then he began research for his doctorate in Sacred Theology. In 1978, he became the dean of studies at the Scots College in Rome. He also worked as the acting vice-rector there.
Two years later, he earned his doctorate degree. His research was about the Council of Trent's teachings on the Eucharist. His first job as a priest was at Our Lady of Lourdes in Cardonald. He was an assistant priest there. At the same time, he taught at St. Peter's College in Newlands, Glasgow.
A year later, Tartaglia became a full lecturer at St. Peter's College. In 1983, he became the director of studies. When Chesters College in Bearsden opened in 1985, he was made vice-rector. In 1987, he was appointed rector of the college.
Tartaglia was rector until 1993. Then he moved to St. Patrick's in Dumbarton as an assistant priest. In 1995, he became the parish priest of St Mary's in Duntocher. In 2004, the Bishops' Conference of Scotland asked him to return to Rome. He became the rector of the Pontifical Scots College again.
Serving as a Bishop
On September 13, 2005, Tartaglia was appointed the fourth Bishop of Paisley. This position had been empty since October of the previous year. John Mone had retired after sixteen years. Tartaglia became a bishop on November 20, 2005. The ceremony took place at St Mirin's Cathedral in Paisley.
Mario Conti, the Archbishop of Glasgow, led the ceremony. Raymond Leo Burke and John Mone also helped.
In 2006, Tartaglia shared his views on UK laws about families. He believed that some laws could weaken the idea of family in society. He said that people sometimes lose sight of natural laws.
He also spoke out against the UK government's decision. This decision was to improve its nuclear weapons.
As president of the National Communications Commission, Tartaglia wrote to churches in Scotland in May 2008. He felt that the media often promoted a "secular agenda." He believed that most Scots were Christians. He thought the media did not show this balance.
In 2008, some people thought Tartaglia might become the Archbishop of Westminster. However, Archbishop Vincent Nichols was appointed instead.
Tartaglia was appointed the Archbishop of Glasgow on July 24, 2012. He took over from Archbishop Mario Conti. He officially started his role at St Andrew's Cathedral on September 8, 2012. He received a special cloth called a pallium from Pope Francis. This happened at a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2013.
Pope Benedict XVI also appointed Tartaglia as a temporary leader. This was for the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh. He held this role from February 27, 2013, until September 21, 2013. Then Leo Cushley became the new Archbishop.
Tartaglia passed away on January 13, 2021. This was two days after his 70th birthday. He had been self-isolating at home in Glasgow. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in late December 2020. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
Coat of Arms Meaning
Tartaglia's coat of arms shows a story from the Gospel of John. It refers to the miracle of the loaves and fishes. In this story, the apostles Philip and Andrew are mentioned.
The coat of arms has two fish crossed like an "X." This shape is called a saltire. It represents the cross of St Andrew. The fish are surrounded by five barley loaves. One fish has a gold ring in its mouth. This is a nod to the legend of Saint Mungo. This symbol has been part of Glasgow's city and church symbols for centuries. It shows that Philip Tartaglia was from Glasgow. It also shows he went to St Mungo's Academy. And that he was a priest in the Archdiocese of Glasgow.
The colors on his coat of arms are green, white, and red. These are the colors of the Italian Tricolour. This shows his family's Italian background. It also represents the years he spent in Rome. He was at the Pontifical Scots College as a student and later as rector.
Tartaglia's motto is Da Robur, Fer Auxilium. This is Latin and means "Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow." It comes from a Latin hymn by St Thomas Aquinas.
See also
In Spanish: Philip Tartaglia para niños
