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Teodoro Buhain, 87, Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, auxiliary bishop of Manila (1983–2003).
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|Teodoro Javier Buhain Jr. (August 4, 1937 – November 13, 2024) was a Filipino prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as auxiliary bishop of Manila from 1983 to 2003. He was also the titular bishop of Bacanaria until his death.
Biography
Teodoro Javier Buhain was born on August 4, 1937 in Bacoor, Cavite. He received his priestly formation at the Manila Theological Seminary. He was ordained a priest on December 21, 1960.
On January 5, 1983, Pope John Paul II appointed him as auxiliary bishop of Manila with the titular see of Bacanaria. He was ordained a bishop on February 21, 1983, in the Manila Cathedral. He was ordained a bishop by Archbishop Bruno Torpigliani, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, assisted by Oscar Cruz, Metropolitan Archbishop of San Fernando, and Amado Paulino y Hernandez, Auxiliary Bishop of Manila.
In his role as auxiliary bishop, Buhain assisted the Archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Jaime Sin, one of the country’s most powerful religious figures, from 1983 to 2003. During this time, Buhain was subjected to allegations of sexual and financial misconduct which he denied. He later said that Sin had prevented a proper investigation from being conducted.[better source needed]
On October 31, 2003, the Holy See accepted his resignation from his duties as auxiliary bishop of Manila amid continuing allegations of impropriety involving him. However he cited his role as auxiliary bishop being terminus ad quem or co-terminus with retired Manila archbishop Cardinal Sin as the reason for the resignation. He later filed an unsuccessful libel suit against journalist Aries Rufo, who reported on the accusations. The case was dismissed in 2013.
Buhain also served as former general manager of Radio Veritas and parish priest of Quiapo Church from 1999 to 2004.
Death
Buhain died at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, Metro Manila on November 13, 2024, at the age of 87.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 6 questions
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1.In which year did Teodoro Buhain die?
- A.2024correct
- B.2017
- C.2011
- D.2015
Teodoro Buhain died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1937. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive record: place of birth Bacoor. Archive record: date
2.How old was Teodoro Buhain when they died?
- A.79
- B.87correct
- C.76
- D.82
Teodoro Buhain was 87 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "n Juan, Metro Manila on November 13, 2024, at the age of 87. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1937. Archive record:
3.In which year was Teodoro Buhain born?
- A.1925
- B.1937correct
- C.1928
- D.1931
Teodoro Buhain was born in 1937.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "dinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, Metro Manila on November 13, 2024, at the age of 87. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: ye
4.In which month did Teodoro Buhain die?
- A.January
- B.December
- C.February
- D.Novembercorrect
Teodoro Buhain died in November.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "nces == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1937. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive record: place of birth Bacoor. Archiv
5.On which day of the month did Teodoro Buhain die?
- A.13correct
- B.12
- C.15
- D.14
Teodoro Buhain died on day 13 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "erences == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1937. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive record: place of birth Bacoor. Arc
6.Where was Teodoro Buhain born?
- A.Turin
- B.Marseille
- C.Bacoorcorrect
- D.Kraków
Teodoro Buhain was born in Bacoor.
Source: Biography: place of birth: "13, 2024, at the age of 87. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1937. Archive record: age at death 87. Archive reco
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