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Peter Kurongku

1930 – 1996

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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Lived 1930 – 1996 (aged 65–66). Peter Kurongku was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Most Reverend Sir Peter Kurongku, KBE (1930 – 11 June 1996) was Roman Catholic Archbishop of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Born in 1930 at Tonnui, he was ordained a priest of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea on 21 December 1966 by Archbishop Daniel Stuyvenberg. On 15 November 1978 he was named Auxiliary Bishop of Honiara, Solomon Islands and as Titular Bishop of Sinnuara on 25 March 1979. On 3 October 1981, he was appointed as Archbishop of Port Moresby and installed the following month.

He was created a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire "for public and community services", dated 14 June 1986. He died on 11 June 1996. He had been a priest for 29 years and a bishop for 17 years.

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Important facts

Born
1930
Birth century
Nationality
Papua New Guinea
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Auxiliary bishop, Titular bishop
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Kurongku?

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

When was Peter Kurongku born?

Peter Kurongku was born in 1930.

When did Peter Kurongku die?

Peter Kurongku died on 11 June 1996 in Port Moresby.

What was Peter Kurongku's occupation?

Peter Kurongku was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Peter Kurongku?

Peter Kurongku's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Kurongku

· Wikidata: Q7175301

· DBpedia: Peter Kurongku

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