Ricardo Vidal

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His Eminence
Ricardo J. Vidal
Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Cebu

Cardinal Vidal
Province Cebu
See Cebu (emeritus)
Appointed 13 April 1981 (Coadjutor)
Installed 24 August 1982
Term ended 13 January 2011
Predecessor Julio Rosales
Successor Jose S. Palma
Other posts Cardinal-Priest of Santi Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense
Orders
Ordination 17 March 1956
by Alfredo Obviar
Consecration 30 November 1971
by Carmine Rocco
Created Cardinal 25 May 1985
by Pope John Paul II
Rank Cardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born (1931-02-06) 6 February 1931
Mogpog, Marinduque
Denomination Roman Catholic
Residence Cebu City
Previous post
  • Coadjutor Bishop of Malolos and Titular Bishop of Claternae (1971–1973)
  • Archbishop of Lipa (1973–1981)
Motto VIAM VERITAS ELEGI
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Styles of
Ricardo J. Vidal
Reference style His Eminence
Spoken style Your Eminence
Informal style Cardinal
See Cebu (emeritus)

Ricardo Jamin Vidal (Latin: Ricardus Vidal; born 6 February 1931) is a Filipino Cardinal-Priest and the Archbishop-Emeritus of Cebu in the Roman Catholic Church. On 15 October 2010 his resignation as Archbishop of Cebu was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI and he was replaced by Jose S. Palma, formerly Archbishop of Palo, on 13 January 2011.

Early life and ministry

Born in Mogpog, Marinduque, Vidal studied at the Minor Seminary of the Most Holy Rosary (now Our Lady of Mount Carmel Seminary) in Sariaya, Quezon and the San Carlos Seminary in Makati City, Metro Manila. He also studied Philosophy at the Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, Lipa City. Ordained as deacon in 24 September 1955 and as a priest on 17 March 1956 on Lucena,Quezon Province by Bishop Alfredo Maria Aranda Obviar, Vidal became the spiritual director of the local Seminary of Mount Carmel.

Vidal was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Malolos in 1971, and was consecrated bishop by Archbishop Carmine Rocco, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines. Less than two years later, he was appointed Archbishop of Lipa by Pope Paul VI. Pope John Paul II appointed Vidal Coadjutor Archbishop of Cebu in 1981, becoming Archbishop on 24 August 1982, succeeding Cardinal Julio Rosales.

Vidal helped found the Catechist Missionaries of St. Theresa, a Catholic religious order.

College of Cardinals

On 25 May 1985,[1] he became Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense, and was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI,[2] the only Filipino Cardinal to do so, due to Cardinal Jaime Sin's poor health.

His resignation as Archbishop of Cebu was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI on 15 October 2010 and replaced by Archbishop Jose S. Palma of Palo, who was enthroned on 13 January 2011.

On 7 December 2010, the Senate of the Philippines recognized his service to Cebu by Senate Resolution NO. 306: "It is resolved by the Senate, to honor Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, Archbishop of Cebu, for his service to the people of Cebu, providing spiritual leadership and inspiration, helping the community avert or survive several crises and conflicts, often acting as a peacekeeper and giving the voice of moderation amid clashing views and interests in local and national issues." This followed recognition by the House of Representatives through House Resolution 593. The Province of Cebu give the highest award that a province could give, the Order of Lapu-lapu. Cebu City and Talisay City made him an "adopted son" of their city. In March 2009, the University of the Visayas granted him the title of Doctor of Humanities honoris causa.

References

  1. ↑ Schanche, Don A. "2 Americans Among Cardinals: Pope Installs 28 New 'Princes of the Church'". Los Angeles Times, 26 May 1985. Retrieved on 23 May 2013.
  2. ↑ BBC. "Cardinals taking part in the vote". 17 April 2005. Retrieved on 23 May 2013.

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Alejandro Olalia		 Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lipa
1973–1981 		Succeeded by
Mariano Gaviola
Preceded by
Julio Rosales		 Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cebu
1982–2011 		Succeeded by
Jose S. Palma
Preceded by
Franjo Šeper		 Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense
1982–present 		Incumbent
Metropolitan See of Manila
Metropolitan See of Cebu
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