Désiré Tsarahazana

Désiré Tsarahazana (born 13 June 1954) is a Malagasy prelate of the Catholic Church. He has been Archbishop of Toamasina since 2010 but served in that see prior to its elevation since 2008. Pope Francis appointed him a cardinal in 2018.


Désiré Tsarahazana
Archbishop of Toamasina
Cardinal Tsarahazana in June 2018.
ChurchCatholic
ArchdioceseToamasina
SeeToamasina
Appointed24 November 2008
PredecessorRené Joseph Rakotondrabé
Other post(s)
Orders
Ordination28 September 1986
Consecration18 February 2001
by Michel Malo
Created cardinal28 June 2018
by Pope Francis
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born
Désiré Tsarahazana

(1954-06-13) 13 June 1954
Amboangibe, Madagascar
Previous post(s)
  • Bishop of Fenoarivo Atsinanana (2000–08)
  • Apostolic Administrator of Fenoarivo Atsinanana (2008–09)
Motto
  • Vince in bono malum
  • (Overcome evil with good)
Coat of arms
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