Edward Gabriel Risi
His Excellency Edward Gabriel Risi | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Keimoes–Upington | |
| Archdiocese | Bloemfontein |
| Diocese | Keimoes–Upington |
| Appointed | 5 July 2000 |
| Term ended | 4 December 2025 |
| Predecessor | John Baptist Minder |
| Successor | Vacant |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 12 July 1974 by Peter Fanyana John Butelezi |
| Consecration | 14 October 2000 by Buti Joseph Tlhagale, Zithulele Patrick Mvemve and Anthony Chiminello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 January 1949 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Died | 4 December 2025 (aged 76) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Motto | In cruce salus; Die Kruis: Bron van onse lewe (The Cross: Source of our life)[1] |
Edward Gabriel Risi (6 January 1949 – 4 December 2025) was a South African Roman Catholic prelate. He was bishop of Keimoes–Upington from 14 October 2000 until his death on 4 December 2025, at the age of 76.[2][3][4][5]
References
- ^ Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi OMI
- ^ RIP: Bishop Edward Gabriel RISI, OMI (1949 – 2025)
- ^ Bishop Edward Risi: South African Shepherd and Liturgical Leader Dies at 76
- ^ South African Catholic Bishop Known for Liturgical Reform at Conference Dies at 76
- ^ "Lutti nell'episcopato". Osservatore Romano (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-12-06.