Marco Tin Win (born 22 April 1960) is a Myanmar-born prelate of the Catholic Church who was appointed Archbishop of Mandalay in April 2019.
Marco Tin Win | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop elect | |
| Church | Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Mandalay |
| Appointed | 25 April 2019 |
| Installed | 23 June 2019 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 September 1987 |
| Consecration | 23 June 2019 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 April 1960 |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Urban University |
| Motto | Totus tuus |
Biography
editMarco Tin Win was born in Mon Hla in the district of Shwebo, Myanmar, on 22 April 1960.[1][a] He studied philosophy and theology at Saint Joseph’s Major Seminary in Yangon. He was ordained a priest on 22 September 1987. He earned a doctorate in philosophy from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome.[2]
He has held a number of pastoral and administrative roles, including diocesan director for interreligious dialogue, rector of the Saint Thomas Preparatory Seminary of Mandalay, diocesan bursar, parish priest of the parish of Mary Help of Christians in Sagaing, and executive secretary of the Episcopal Conference of Yangon.[2] He also held administrative positions with the Episcopal Conference of Burma.[3] He has also worked to establish good relationships with other religious groups, including Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus.[1] He was secretary of the Office of Inter-Religious Dialogue of the Episcopal Conference as well.[4]
He was vicar general, rector of the Cathedral of Mandalay, and a lecturer in philosophy at Saint Joseph’s Major Seminary in Pyin Oo Lwin when Pope Francis, on 25 April 2019, named him Archbishop of Mandalay.[2]
See also
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editReferences
edit- ^ a b Zaw, Joseph (26 April 2019). "Priest who promoted interfaith initiatives is Mandalay's new archbishop". UCA news. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Resignations and Appointments, 25.04.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Pope Names New Archbishop of Mandalay, Myanmar". Zenit. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Episcopal Commissions". Catholic Church Myanmar. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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