Gerard Tlali Lerotholi
Gerard Tlali Lerotholi OMI (born February 12, 1954 in Mokhotlong ) is a Lesothic clergyman and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Maseru .
Life
Gerard Tlali Lerotholi joined the Order of the Oblates (OMI) on January 25, 1976, made profession in 1981 and was ordained a priest on January 3, 1982 .
Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Archbishop of Maseru on June 30, 2009. The episcopal ordination donated him his predecessor as archbishop of Maseru, Bernard Mohlalisi OMI, the same year on September 12; Co- consecrators were Evaristus Thatho Bitsoane , Bishop of Qacha's Nek , and Sebastian Koto Khoarai OMI, Bishop of Mohale's Hoek .
In July 2015, he received a death threat. Shortly before, two celebrities who were close to the opposition had been murdered.
On November 11, 2019, Pope Francis appointed him a member of the Pontifical Council for Culture .
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Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Pope worried over Lerotholi. lestimes.com of July 23, 2015 (English), accessed July 23, 2015
- ^ Nomina di Membri e Consultori del Pontificio Consiglio della Cultura. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , November 11, 2019, accessed November 11, 2019 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Mohlalisi OMI |
Archbishop of Maseru since 2009 |
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Lerotholi, Gerard Tlali |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lesothic religious, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Maseru |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 12, 1954 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mokhotlong |