Luis Antonio Tagle

The Most Reverend  Luis Antonio G. Tagle, DD, STD
Archbishop-elect of Manila
Province	Manila
See	Manila
Elected	October 13, 2011
Predecessor	His Eminence Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales
Successor	Incumbent
Other posts	Bishop of Imus
Orders
Ordination	February 27, 1982
Consecration	December 12, 2001
Personal details
Birth name	Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle
Born	June 21, 1957 (1957-06-21) (age 54) Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Denomination	Catholic

Luis Antonio "Chito" Gokim Tagle (born: June 21, 1957, Manila) is a Filipino Roman Catholic Archbishop^[1] of the Archdiocese of Manila^[2] and de facto Primate of the Republic of the Philippines^[3]. Appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, Tagle succeeded the archbishop emeritus, His Eminence Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales. Tagle is also an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Ateneo de Manila University. Tagle is a known for conservative yet charismatic views, highlighting many social issues in the Philippines with emphasis on helping the poor and the needy, while maintaining opposition against the Reproductive Health Bill.^[4] Upon his official installation as Archbishop this December 12, 2011, Tagle will take possession of the Metropolitan See of Manila along with its head church, the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception as both Archbishop and Archpriest.

Early life

Archbishop Tagle was born in Manila. After attending elementary and secondary school at Saint Andrew's School in Parañaque, he gained the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy degree at San Jose Seminary in Manila in 1977. He then earned the Master of Arts in Theology degree at the Ateneo de Manila University in 1982. He also attended courses in Theology at the Catholic University of America from 1987 to 1991 where he obtained his Doctor of Theology degree, Summa cum Laude on the development of episcopal collegiality at the Second Vatican Council. He also attended courses at the Institute of Pope Paul VI University.

Tagle was ordained to the priesthood on February 27, 1982. After ordination, he held the following positions: parochial vicar of St. Augustine Parish (1982-1983), spiritual director of the diocesan seminary of Imus (1982-1983), rector of the same (1983-1985). After having gone to Rome to study (1985-1992), he was appointed episcopal vicar for religious (1993-1995), then pastor of the Cathedral of Imus (1998-2001).^[5]

He was appointed a member of the International Theological Commission in the mid 1990s and got to know its president, Cardinal Ratzinger. Since 1996 he has been on the Bologna-based editorial board of the controversial "History of Vatican II" project led by Alberto Melloni.

Bishop of Imus

Styles of Luis Antonio G. Tagle
Reference style	The Most Reverend
Spoken style	Your Excellency
Religious style	Archbishop

Tagle was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Imus on October 22, 2001, and ordained on December 12, 2001.^[6]

At the first gathering of bishops under Pope Benedict XVI in 2005, the Synod of Bishops, he made one of the seven speeches from the floor, about the inadequacy of the number of priests in the Philippines^[7][8], and also commented in a news conference that "The first Sunday after my ordination as a priest, I said nine Masses, and that is regular in the Philippines."^[9] Within the Episcopal Conference of the Philippines, he is the President of the Commission for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Tagle attended the 2008 International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec, delivering a well-received catechesis on the importance of the Eucharist.

Archbishop of Manila

In October 13, 2011, the Holy See appointed Bishop Tagle as the 32nd Archbishop of Manila, along with the de facto Primate of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, thus succeeding Cardinal Rosales. He will govern a Metropolitan See of Manila with a population of 30.2 million people, 28.0 million of whom are Catholics, at a time when secularization is making headway in the Philippines and presenting many challenges to the faith including changes in legislation regarding family life, birth control, and marriage.^[10] As per the terms of canon law Tagle must take possession of the see of Manila within two months of his appointment. His installation as Archbishop is scheduled on 12 December 2011, to coincide with the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and his 10th year anniversary of his episcopal ordination.

The strange thing is that the members of the Congregation for Bishops who considered Tagle's candidacy found out about this connection with the school of Bologna only after the publication of the appointment.^[11]

On television

Archbishop Tagle is also the televsion host of The Word Exposed, a Catholic television program produced by the Jesuit Communications Foundation known as "JesComm". He is also a co-host of the early morning Catholic program Kape't Pandesal (Coffee and Bread), also produced by JesComm, which is broadcasted by the ABS-CBN network communications.^[12]

Episcopal succession

Episcopal lineage
Consecrated by:	Jaime Sin

Notes

1. ^ http://www.cei2008.ca/en/bioluisantoniogtagle
2. ^ RINUNCIA DELL’ARCIVESCOVO METROPOLITA DI MANILA (FILIPPINE) E NOMINA DEL SUCCESSORE
3. ^ http://cbcpnews.com/?q=node/17213
4. ^ http://www.lst.edu/academics/faculty/217-tagle-luis-antonio
5. ^ Pope appoints Mgr. Tagle Archbishop of Manila
6. ^ Archbishop Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle
7. ^ "Synod Begins with Candid Talk from Bishops." National Catholic Reporter, October 15, 2005. [1]
8. ^ "XI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops." Holy See Press Office, October 2-23, 2005. [2]
9. ^ "Uninvited Guest Turns Up at Catholic Synod: Issue of Married Priests" by Ian Fisher Oct 7, 2005 the New York Times [3]
10. ^ Vatican Insider: "Pope appoints communicator and scholar as new Archbishop of Manila" October 13, 2011
11. ^ The school of Bologna is getting the purple
12. ^ "Bishop Chito Tagle". Jesuit Communications Foundation. http://www.jescom.ph/category/hosts/bishop-chito-tagle. Retrieved 2011-10-15. 

External links

• Archbishop Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle
• Luis Antonio Tagle on Facebook

Persondata
Name	Tagle, Luis Antonio G.
Alternative names	Tagle, Chito
Short description	Archbishop of Manila, de facto Primate of the Catholic Church in the Philippines
Date of birth	June 21, 1957
Place of birth	Manila
Date of death
Place of death

Preceded by Manuel C. Sobreviñas	Bishop of Imus October 22, 2001 –October 13, 2011	Succeeded by Sede Vacante
Preceded by Gaudencio Rosales	Archbishop of Manila October 13, 2011–present	Succeeded by Incumbent