About Soane Lilo Foliaki
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 80). Soane Lilo Foliaki was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Soane Lilo Foliaki (18 April 1933 − 24 December 2013) was the third Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tonga.
Education Soane was educated at St Patrick's College, Silverstream. He graduated the University of Hull, and achieved a degree in mathematics.
Priesthood He was ordained to the priesthood on 21 July 1955, Foliaki was named bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tonga, Tonga on 10 June 1994 and retired on 18 April 2008.
Death He died in Nuku‘alofa on December 24, 2013. His funeral was held at St Peter Chanel’s church, Clover Park, New Zealand on December 29, 2013.
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Who was Soane Lilo Foliaki?
Tongan Roman Catholic bishop (1933-2013)
When was Soane Lilo Foliaki born?
Soane Lilo Foliaki was born on 18 April 1933 in Tonga.
When did Soane Lilo Foliaki die?
Soane Lilo Foliaki died on 24 December 2013 in Nukuʻalofa.
What was Soane Lilo Foliaki's occupation?
Soane Lilo Foliaki was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Soane Lilo Foliaki?
Soane Lilo Foliaki's recorded nationality: Tonga.
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