Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur

Paskalis Bruno Syukur, O.F.M., was born on May 17, 1962, in Ranggu, in the Diocese of Ruteng, on the island of Flores (Indonesia). After primary school, he attended the Pius X Minor Seminary in Kisol. He completed his philosophical studies at the Driyarkara School of Philosophy in Jakarta and subsequently pursued theological studies at the Faculty of Theology in Yogyakarta. He made his solemn profession with the Franciscan Friars Minor on January 22, 1989, and was ordained a priest on February 2, 1991. He then held the following positions: 1991–1993: Ministry in the parish of Moanemani, Diocese of Jayapura (West Papua); 1993–1996: Studies for a Licentiate in Spirituality at the Antonianum in Rome; 1996–2001: Novice Master in Depok; 1998–2001: Guardian of the O.F.M. community in Depok and member of the Provincial Council; 2001–2009: Provincial Minister in Indonesia; since 2009: O.F.M. General Definitor for Asia and Oceania in Rome.