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Mosese Vitolio Tui

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Mosese Vitolio Tui

Archbishop of Samoa-Apia
ArchdioceseSamoa-Apia
AppointedJune 12, 2024
InstalledAugust 22, 2024
PredecessorAlapati Lui Mataeliga
Orders
OrdinationDecember 3, 1994
ConsecrationAugust 22, 2024
by Peter Brown, Kolio Etuale, and Stephen Lowe
Personal details
Born (1961-11-09) November 9, 1961 (age 62)
MottoVivi'i Lo'u Loto I Le Ali'i
(My Heart Praises the Lord)
Coat of armsMosese Vitolio Tui's coat of arms
Styles of
Mosese Vitolio Tui
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

Mosese Vitolio Tui (born November 9, 1961) is a Samoan priest of the Catholic Church who serves as archbishop for the Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia.

Biography

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Tui was born on November 9, 1961, in Apia, Samoa. In 1986, he entered the Salesian novitiate in Lysterfield, Australia, and made his first religious vows in 1987. He professed his solemn vows on December 8, 1992. On December 3, 1994, Tui was ordained to the priesthood in Alafua, Samoa, becoming the first Salesian Samoan.

Episcopal career

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Pope Francis appointed Tui archbishop for the Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia on June 12, 2024.[1][2][3] On August 22, 2024, Tui was consecrated as a bishop.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 12.06.2024". Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "OCEANIA/SAMOA - Appointment of metropolitan archbishop of Samoa-Apia (Samoa)". Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Vatican – Samoan Salesian Fr Mosese Vitolio Tui appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Samoa-Apia". Retrieved June 12, 2024.
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Episcopal succession

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Samoa-Apia
2024-Present
Succeeded by
Incumbent