How old is Fr Luke Fong?
It was a present from Singaporean priest Luke Fong – a complete stranger 15,000km away whose life he saved by donating his stem cells. The 50-year-old Catholic priest, a fitness enthusiast, was diagnosed with a potentially fatal strain of leukaemia in 2013.
How many priests are in the Archdiocese of Miami?
258 priests
The archbishop is Thomas Wenski. As archbishop, he also serves as pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the mother church of the archdiocese. Also serving are 258 priests, 133 permanent deacons, 41 religious brothers and 204 religious sisters who are members of various religious institutes.
How many priests are in the Diocese of Phoenix?
138
Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
| Diocese of Phoenix Dioecesis Phoenicensis Diócesis de Phoenix | |
|---|---|
| Secular priests | 138 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Thomas Olmsted |
How many priests are there in the United States?
37,192
Over the past half century, the number of priests across the U.S. has dropped by about 38 percent — from nearly 60,000 diocesan and religious order priests in 1970 to 37,192 in 2016, according to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
How many Catholic churches are there in Singapore?
The plan includes drawing local Catholics back to the Church, and strengthening its young people. While there are about 373,000 Catholics in Singapore, only 36 per cent attend mass on weekends. The Catholic Church has so far been funded by the offerings collected during weekend masses across its 31 parishes.
How many Cardinals has Pope Francis appointed?
73
He has created 101 cardinals from 58 countries, 19 of which had never been represented in the College of Cardinals, and the first Scandinavian since the Reformation. Following the 2020 consistory, 73 of the cardinal electors had been appointed by Francis, 39 by Pope Benedict XVI, and 16 by Pope John Paul II.
What happen to Father Luke Fong?
Roman Catholic priest Luke Fong, 56, an assistant priest at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kovan, was struck by a van while running — something he usually did before Mass, the daily worship service.
How old is Luke’s father?
56
Father Luke Fong, 56, was conscious when taken to the hospital. The police added that the 39-year-old male van driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt. Police investigations are ongoing.