Francis Meli (bishop)

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Francis Meli
Bishop of Vanimo
Church Roman Catholic Church
Diocese Roman Catholic Diocese of Vanimo
Installed5 February 2018
Orders
RankBishop
Personal details
Born (1962-07-21) 21 July 1962 (age 61)
Poi Island, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
NationalityPapua New Guinea
Denomination Roman Catholic
ResidenceBishop's House, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
Previous post(s)Judicial Vicar, Archdiocese of Rabaul
MottoJUSTITIA ET VERITAS
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Francis Meli.svg

Francis Meli JCL was born on July 21, 1962, in Poi Island, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea to his parents Anthon Wale and Anna Aisiga. [1] His early education started in 1972 on Poi Island at St. Leo Primary School Sasavoru. In 1978, Francis Meli attended Kimbe Provincial High School and in 1981 he went on to the St. Peter Channel College, East New Britain. [1] From 1985 to 1990 he attended the Holy Spirit Seminary at Bomana. Education has brought Francis Meli to various parts of the world including Saint Paul University in Canada. On November 24, 1991, Francis Meli entered priesthood [2] and has served mostly in East New Britain Province.

Bishop

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of bishop Cesare Bonivento of the Diocese of Vanimo for having reached the age limit. As the new diocesan bishop was appointed Father Francis Meli. [3] [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Father Francis Meli appointed Bishop of Vanimo - Post Courier". postcourier.com.pg. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  2. Cheney, David M. "Father Francis Meli [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  3. Cheney, David M. "Vanimo (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  4. "Rinunce e nomine (continuazione)". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2018-02-12.