Catholicscope - Indonesia social media today, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, not only contains news of world cup and politics.
Suddenly, the social media crowded with information coming from Rome: Father Paul Budi Kleden SVD, elected head of the Society of the Word of God (SVD) or known as Superior General.
Many people rejoice and not a few are surprised. However, one of his close friends admitted that he was not surprised and said the election of Father Budi was the right thing.
The close friend was Bishop Adrianus Sunarko OFM of Bishop of Pangkalpinang.
Bishop Sunarko and Father Budi had both taken doctoral courses in theology at Albert Ludwid University Freiburg, Germany.
"I take pride in, though not surprised, given the abilities he has," said Bishop Adrianus at the Pangkalpinang diocese's Wisma Complex on Wednesday, July 4.
He also claimed to have heard previous stories from his friends in SVD when met, where they call Pater Budi is a strong candidate. He believes Pater Budi will do his job well.
While in Germany, Bishop Sunarko knew the figure who was born in Waibalun, East Flores as a person who has many talents.
"He is talent, diligent, clever, as well as like to seek new ideas," added the Bishop who ordained 23 september 2017 ago.
When elected as Bishop of Pangkalpinang, Bishop Adrianus OFM admitted to receiving congratulations from Father Budi.
"He sent his congratulations, and I said, 'I can not teach anymore,'" said Bishop Adrianus. Hearing that, Father Paul Budi said, "Bishop is now teaching for all dioceses."
Bishop Adrianus OFM arrived in Germany in 1996, then a year of language learning. He studied with Father Budi from 1997 to 2000.
"We studied the same dogmatic theology, guided by the same professor," he said.
This event of faith becomes the testimony and hope that the best Catholic sons of Indonesia will fly to different parts of the world to proclaim the Gospel.
We pray that the Holy Spirit will guide and enlighten Father Budi Kleden so as to lead the SVD according to God's will.
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