Bernardus Bofitwos Baru
Monsinyur Bernardus Bofitwos Baru is an Augustinian bishop in Indonesia, notably serving as the bishop of Timika. He has a strong commitment to education and social justice, with aspirations to mediate peace dialogues between Papua and Jakarta. He has previously studied in Rome and aims to advance the rights and dignity of the marginalized in Papua.
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Recent news mentions
Bernardus Bofitwos Baru expressed deep sadness over environmental damage in Raja Ampat due to nickel mining.
Seruan Tokoh Lintas Agama untuk Keberlanjutan Raja Ampat dan Pulau Kecil Lainnya
Indonesia· 2025-06-14
Bishop Bernardus Bofitwos Baru lamented the destruction of 2,000 hectares of land for the interests of oligarchs and greed.
Meluas, Penolakan atas Tambang Nikel yang Cemari Raja AmpatIndonesia· 2025-06-10
Monsinyur Bernardus Bofitwos Baru was ordained as the Bishop of Timika, expected to contribute to justice and peace in Papua.
Monsinyur Bernardus Ditahbiskan Jadi Uskup Timika, Harapan ”Pintu” Keadilan dan Kedamaian PapuaIndonesia· 2025-05-14
Monsignor Bernardus Bofitwos Baru hopes Pope Leo XIV can mediate peace dialogues between Papua and Jakarta.
Warisan Perjalanan Paus Leo XIV di Indonesia dan Harapan Perdamaian untuk Tanah PapuaIndonesia· 2025-05-09
