Teodoro Buhain Jr.
Teodoro Javier Buhain Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Manila | |
 Buhain in 2014 | |
| Metropolis | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila |
| Appointed | 5 January 1983 |
| Term ended | 23 September 2003 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Bacanaria (1983–2024) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 December 1960 |
| Consecration | 21 February 1983 by Bruno Torpigliani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1937 |
| Died | 13 November 2024 (aged 87) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Styles of Teodoro Javier Buhain Jr. | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Teodoro Javier Buhain Jr. (4 August 1937 – 13 November 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
[edit]Teodoro Javier Buhain was born on 4 August 1937 in Bacoor, Cavite. He received his priestly formation at the Manila Theological Seminary. He was ordained a priest on 21 December 1960.[1]
On 5 January 1983, Pope John Paul II appointed him as auxiliary bishop of Manila with the titular see of Bacanaria. He was ordained a bishop on 21 February 1983,[1] 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.[1][2]
On 23 September 2003, Pope John Paul II accepted his resignation from his duties as auxiliary bishop of Manila amid continuing allegations of impropriety involving him. He later filed an unsuccessful libel suit against journalist Aries Rufo, who reported on the accusations.[1]
Buhain also served as former general manager of Radio Veritas and parish priest of Quiapo Church from 1999 to 2004.[1]
Buhain died in San Juan, Metro Manila on 13 November 2024, at the age of 87.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Esmaquel, Paterno (13 November 2024). "Retired Manila bishop Teodoro Buhain Jr., ex-aide to Cardinal Sin, dies at 87". Rappler. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ Former Manila auxiliary Bishop Teodoro Buhain, 87
- ^ Locus, Sundy (13 November 2024). "Bishop Teodoro Buhain Jr. passes away at 87". GMA News. Retrieved 13 November 2024.