Indonesia mourns the passing of bishop emeritus Michael Cosmas Angkur, OFM

The Catholic Church in Indonesia is deeply saddened by the passing of bishop emeritus Michael Cosmas Angkur, OFM, of the Diocese of Bogor.

He died on December 18, 2024, at 12:06 PM Central Indonesian Time (WITA) at Siloam Hospital, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara. He was 87 years old (1937–2024).

Msgr. Angkur dedicated his entire life to serving the Church and the people of Indonesia with unwavering commitment.

Born in 1937, he was ordained a priest at Bogor Cathedral on July 14, 1967. Early in his ministry, he joined the Franciscan pastoral team and served as the parish priest of St. Kristoforus Parish in Waning-Manggarai, within the Diocese of Ruteng, Flores, Eastern Indonesia.

His devotion and leadership extended beyond the Church when he served as a priest in Papua and contributed to the community as a member of the Regional House of Representatives (Level I Jayapura and Level II Jayawijaya) from 1969 to 1982.

In 1983, he was elected the first Provincial Minister of the Franciscan Order OFM of the Indonesian Province of St. Michael the Archangel, a role he held until 1989.

His pastoral journey culminated in his appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Bogor in Western Indonesia, where he served faithfully from 1994 until his retirement in 2013.

In his retirement, Msgr. Angkur found solace and purpose in the Franciscan community of St. Francis in Gorontalo-Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara.

There, he dedicated his time to environmental care, farming, and deepening his connection with God.

The passing of Msgr. Angkur is a profound loss for the Church and the nation. His life and legacy of service, humility, and devotion will continue to inspire those he leaves behind.

Rest in peace, Msgr. Michael Cosmas Angkur, OFM. Your enduring spirit and work will remain a guiding light for the faithful on their journey of life.