Bernardus Bofitwos Baru
Indonesian Roman-Catholic priest, bishop of Timika
About Bernardus Bofitwos Baru
Born 1969. Bernardus Bofitwos Baru is an Indonesian catholic priest, university teacher and catholic bishop.
Bernardus Bofitwos Baru (born 22 August 1969) is an Indonesian Catholic prelate and missiologist. On 8 March 2025, he was appointed as the bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Timika, succeeding John Phillip Saklil.
Early life He was born on 22 August 1969 in Timika, Central Papua, Indonesia. He has acquired the doctoral degree in missiology from Pontifical Urban University, Rome. His Parents was Aveetaya Amos Bharoe dan Bohoato Salomina Bame. He spent his childhood in the Central Papua and his youth in West Papua.
Priesthood He has served in several pastoral and administrative roles in his diocese before becoming a bishop.
Episcopate He was appointed bishop of Timika, Central Papua, Indonesia, on 8 March 2025 by Pope Francis. His consecration as a bishop held on 14 May 2025.
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Indonesian Roman-Catholic priest, bishop of Timika
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Bernardus Bofitwos Baru was born on 22 August 1969 in Suswa.
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Bernardus Bofitwos Baru is a catholic priest, university teacher and catholic bishop.
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Bernardus Bofitwos Baru is Indonesian.
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