'A' Queen Street
Singapore 188533
hey .. what kind of address is that?Originally posted by catinthehat:I'm not sure, perhaps he is enjoying life now
Holy place addressOriginally posted by Icemoon:hey .. what kind of address is that?
gambler's address more likely .. Ace of Queen?Originally posted by Honeybunz:Holy place address
Is that place more holy than the Archbishop House at:Originally posted by Honeybunz:Holy place address
Archbishop's House
31 Victoria Street
Singapore 187997
Originally posted by Icemoon:gambler's address more likely .. Ace of Queen?
so naughtyOriginally posted by Icemoon:gambler's address more likely .. Ace of Queen?
Did I say anything about the man?Originally posted by the Bear:Queen Street.
"A" part of the address...
Archbishop Gregory Yong stepped down due to age and poor health. He felt he could not carry out the duties of an archbishop.
In other words, he's retired.
There... if you do not have anything good to say about the man who spent his life in service, please try not to say it? It is demeaning.. and worse, it just shows what kind of person you are.
well, neither is it holy.Originally posted by Honeybunz:so naughty
Ok this is inaccurate. According to church law, the Archbishop must submit his resignation at age 75. So Archbishop Gregory Yong turned 75 and did so. Simple as that.Originally posted by the Bear:Archbishop Gregory Yong stepped down due to age and poor health. He felt he could not carry out the duties of an archbishop.
Its the Cathedral itself. But I'm sure he is living somewhere else. The last time a Cardinal visited Singapore, there was a picture of the Cardinal visiting Abp Emeritus Gregory Yong in some place which is not the Cathedral.Originally posted by Icemoon:2. What kind of address is that? Where is it exactly in Queen Street?
Okay, to answer these questions, let me show u the relevant canons in Church law.Originally posted by Icemoon:1. What does he do now? And why is there such a position? Is this the usual practice? I know the Archbishop tenure is for life one, and they will hold that position till the day they meet the Lord.
Ergo:
Can. 401 §1. A diocesan bishop who has completed the seventy-fifth year of age is requested to present his resignation from office to the Supreme Pontiff, who will make provision after he has examined all the circumstances.
§2. A diocesan bishop who has become less able to fulfill his office because of ill health or some other grave cause is earnestly requested to present his resignation from office.
Can. 402 §1. A bishop whose resignation from office has been accepted retains the title of emeritus of his diocese and can retain a place of residence in that diocese if he so desires, unless in certain cases the Apostolic See provides otherwise because of special circumstances.
§2. The conference of bishops must take care that suitable and decent support is provided for a retired bishop, with attention given to the primary obligation which binds the diocese he has served.
Hmm .. I went Cathedral yesterday, so the place is still fresh in my mind.Originally posted by catinthehat:Its the Cathedral itself. But I'm sure he is living somewhere else. The last time a Cardinal visited Singapore, there was a picture of the Cardinal visiting Abp Emeritus Gregory Yong in some place which is not the Cathedral.
Originally posted by catinthehat:Oh I see, it is much clearer now. Thanks.
Ergo:
[b]What does he do now? Don't know, but I can make enquiries. He's probably rather infirm now.
Why is there such a position? It is provided for in Church Law.
Is this the usual practice? Yes.
I know the Archbishop tenure is for life one. Not true - he must submit his resignation to the Pope at age 75. The Pope will either accept or decline the resignation. It has been known to happen that the Pope asks certain bishops to carry on. [/b][/b]
the rectory...Originally posted by Icemoon:Hmm .. I went Cathedral yesterday, so the place is still fresh in my mind.
At the Queen Street side, there is this cute bungalow called the rectionery (sp?). Is this the original Bishop House? Amazingly, this cute bungalow existed since 1850! Picture below:
If not, then the address might mean the admin office, which is behind the cute bungalow.
A rectory is the dwelling for the parish priests.Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:the rectory...