Jeremiah Madimetja Masela

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Jeremiah Madimetja Masela
Bishop of Polokwane
Church Catholic Church
Archdiocese Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria
SeePolokwane
Appointed10 June 2013
Orders
Ordination15 December 1984
Consecration7 September 2013
by  Buti Joseph Tlhagale
RankBishop
Personal details
Born
Jeremiah Madimetja Masela

(1958-06-28) 28 June 1958 (age 66)
Doornspruit, Limpopo Province, Polokwane Diocese, South Africa
Styles of
David Kamau Ng'ang'a
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Reference style
Spoken styleHis Lordship
Religious style Bishop

Jeremiah Madimetja Masela (born 28 June 1958) is a South African Catholic bishop who serves as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Polokwane. He was appointed Bishop of Polokwane on 10 June 2013, by Pope Francis. [1]

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Background and education

He was born on 28 June 1958, at Doornspruit, near Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa. He attended elementary school in his home area. He attended Pax College High School in Limpopo for his secondary schooling. He then joined St John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria. He holds a Master's degree in Spirituality from St Augustine College of South Africa in Johannesburg. [1] [2]

Priest

He was ordained a priest on 15 December 1984. As priest of the diocese of Polokwane, he served in several roles inside and outside the diocese. He served as a priest of Polokwane diocese until 10 June 2013. [1] [2]

Among the tasks assigned to him as priest of Polokwane included as: [2]

As bishop

Father Jeremiah Madimetja Masela was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Polokwane on 10 June 2013. He received episcopal consecration at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, on 7 September 2013. The Principal Consecrator was Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale, Archbishop of Johannesburg assisted by Archbishop William Matthew Slattery, Archbishop of Pretoria and Bishop João Noé Rodrigues, Bishop of Tzaneen. [1] [2]

While Bishop of Polokwane, he led the centenary celebrations of the establishment of his home parish of "Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish" in Doornspruit, Ga-Mashashane, outside Polokwane, on 17 September 2023. Founded by priests and nuns from Belgium, the Catholic mission includes "Motse Maria School" for girls, "St. Joseph's Hospital" and "Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Church" which was erected in 1922. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 David M. Cheney (25 February 2024). "MicroData Summary for Bishop Jeremiah Madimetja Masela (born 28 June 1958), Bishop of Polokwane". Catholic-Hierarchy.org . Kansas City. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Bishop Joao (10 June 2013). "Bishop-elect for Polokwane Diocese: Jeremiah Masela". Tzaneen Catholic. Tzaneen, South Africa. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  3. Agenzia Fides (13 December 2011). "Africa/South Africa: Resignation of the Bishop of Polokwane and appointment of the Apostolic Administrator". Agenzia Fides . Vatican City. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  4. TSCM (3 October 2023). "Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Centenary Celebration". The Southern Cross Magazine (TSCM). Cape Town, South Africa. Retrieved 2 January 2025.

Succession table

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by(17 February 2000 to 9 December 2011) Bishop of Polokwane
(Since 10 June 2013)
Succeeded by