Jaime Cardinal Sin

Jaime Cardinal Sin, also Jaime Lachica Sin (August 31, 1928–June 21, 2005) (Chinese name: 辛海梅; 辛海棉), was a priest of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He led the Archdiocese of Manila as its archbishop and was later elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Paul VI. He concurrently served as Primate of the Philippines. He retired as the Archbishop of Manila on September 15, 2003 and was succeeded by Gaudencio Borbon Rosales. He was only the third native Filipino Archbishop of Manila — following centuries of Spanish, American and Irish episcopacy. He died at the age of 76 on June 21, 2005.

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August 31 - 1928 - June 21 - 2005 - Chinese - Priest - Roman Catholic Church - Philippines - Archdiocese of Manila - Archbishop - Cardinal - Pope Paul VI - Primate of the Philippines - Manila - September 15 - 2003 - Gaudencio Borbon Rosales - Spanish - American - Irish

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Not to be confused with "cardinal sin," which is a synonym for the seven deadly sins.

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