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.
Teodoro Buhain | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Manila | |
 Buhain in 2014 | |
| Metropolis | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila |
| Appointed | January 5, 1983 |
| Term ended | September 23, 2003 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Bacanaria (1983–2024) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 21, 1960 |
| Consecration | February 21, 1983 by Bruno Torpigliani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Teodoro Javier Buhain Jr. August 4, 1937 |
| Died | November 13, 2024 (aged 87) San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Styles of Teodoro Buhain | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
editTeodoro 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.[1]
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,[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.[1][2] 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.[3][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.[4] He later filed an unsuccessful libel suit against journalist Aries Rufo, who reported on the accusations. The case was dismissed in 2013.[5]
Buhain also served as former general manager of Radio Veritas and parish priest of Quiapo Church from 1999 to 2004.[1]
Death
editBuhain died at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, Metro Manila on November 13, 2024, at the age of 87.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Esmaquel, Paterno (November 13, 2024). "Retired Manila bishop Teodoro Buhain Jr., ex-aide to Cardinal Sin, dies at 87". Rappler. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Laqui, Ian (November 13, 2024). "Former Manila auxiliary Bishop Teodoro Buhain, 87". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Rufo, Aries (June 15, 2013). "Resigned bishop a 'victim of Church politics'". Rappler. Archived from the original on December 23, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Sison, Bebot Jr.; Felipe, Cecille Suerte (December 9, 2003). "Quiapo bishop confirms resignation". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Hofilena, Chay (December 12, 2013). "Bishop's libel case vs Aries Rufo dismissed". Rappler. Archived from the original on December 15, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ Locus, Sundy (November 13, 2024). "Bishop Teodoro Buhain Jr. passes away at 87". GMA News. Retrieved November 13, 2024.