Joseph Tawil
Archbishop Joseph Tawil (December 25, 1913 – February 17, 1999) was the Melkite Greek Catholic eparch for the United States, teacher and theologian. He is remembered for his participation in the Second Vatican Council, expanding the Melkite Church in the United States, and articulating the unique role of the Eastern Catholic Churches in his 1970 pastoral letter The Courage To Be Ourselves.
Archbishop Joseph Tawil | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Newton | |
| Church | Melkite Greek Catholic |
| See | Eparchy of Newton |
| In office | March 15, 1970—December 12, 1989 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Justin Najmy |
| Successor | Bishop Ignatius Ghattas |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 20, 1936 |
| Consecration | January 1, 1960 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1913 Damascus, Syria |
| Died | February 17, 1999 Newton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Previous post(s) | Patriarchal Vicar for the See of Damascus |
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