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Bruneian cardinal (1951–2021)

Cornelius Sim Sim during his homily See Brunei Darussalam Other posts Vice-President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (2017–2021) Cardinal Priest of San Giuda Taddeo Apostolo (2020–2021) Previous posts Vicar General of Brunei (1995–1997) Apostolic Prefect of Brunei (1997–2004) Titular Bishop of Putia in Numidia (2004–2020) General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (2015–2017) Orders Ordination 26 November 1989 by Anthony Lee Kok Hin Consecration 21 January 2005 by Salvatore Pennacchio Created cardinal 28 November 2020 by Pope Francis Rank Cardinal priest Personal details Born Cornelius Sim (1951-09-16)16 September 1951 Seria, Belait, Brunei Died 29 May 2021(2021-05-29) (aged 69) Taoyuan, Taiwan Buried Kuala Belait Christian Cemetery[1] Alma mater University of Dundee Franciscan University of Steubenville[2] Motto Duc in altum ('Put out into the deep'; Luke 5:4) Coat of arms

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**Cornelius Sim** [DD](/source/Doctor_of_Divinity)[3] (16 September 1951 – 29 May 2021)[4] was a [Bruneian](/source/Brunei) [prelate](/source/Prelate) of the [Catholic Church](/source/Catholic_Church) who served as [Vicar Apostolic of Brunei](/source/Apostolic_Vicariate_of_Brunei_Darussalam) from 2004 until his death. He had previously served as the [apostolic prefect](/source/Apostolic_prefect) of Brunei from 1997 to 2004.

Sim was the first graduate of [Franciscan University of Steubenville](/source/Franciscan_University_of_Steubenville) priestly discernment program to be ordained to the priesthood. [Pope Francis](/source/Pope_Francis) raised him to the rank of a [cardinal](/source/Cardinal_(Catholic_Church)) on 28 November 2020, making him the first cardinal from the country, and from the island of [Borneo](/source/Borneo).[5][6][7][8][9] Sim has been credited as "Brunei's most famous Catholic" and a "towering figure" in the history of Bruneian [Christianity](/source/Christianity).[10]

## Early life

Sim was born in [Seria](/source/Seria), [Brunei](/source/Brunei), on 16 September 1951. He was the eldest of six children of Lawrence Sim and Monica Yeo,[11] and his grandparents were the first Catholics in their village, with the Church's history in Brunei documented most prominently from the 19th century onwards.[12][13] He was of [Chinese](/source/Ethnic_Chinese_in_Brunei) and [Dusunic](/source/Dusun_people) descent.[14][15] He was raised a Catholic and educated in Catholic schools, but practised his faith less as he reached adulthood.[16][17]

Sim earned an engineering degree from [Dundee University](/source/Dundee_University) in Scotland.[18] After this he stopped practising his faith.[11][17] He worked in utilities operations of [Brunei LNG](/source/Brunei_LNG), a joint-venture between the [Bruneian government](/source/Government_of_Brunei), [Royal Dutch Shell](/source/Royal_Dutch_Shell) and [Mitsubishi](/source/Mitsubishi),[19] from 1978 to 1985; he spent some of these years working abroad. Returning to Brunei, he rediscovered his Catholic faith and grew close to a [charismatic](/source/Catholic_charismatic_renewal) group that downplayed doctrine and emphasised personal relationships with God.[16] He earned a master's degree in theology at the [Franciscan University of Steubenville](/source/Franciscan_University_of_Steubenville), Ohio, in 1988.[18][20][21] He returned to Brunei in 1988 and served as an administrator in [St John's Church, Kuala Belait](/source/St_John's_Church%2C_Kuala_Belait) until his ordination as deacon on 28 May 1989.[20][22]

## Presbyteral ministry

Sim was ordained to the [priesthood](/source/Priesthood) on 26 November 1989.[18] He became the country's first local priest.[20] He served the faithful in Brunei alongside two other missionary priests resident in Brunei, until 1991.[23] Following this, Sim served all parishes as the sole priest in Brunei for an indefinite period during which he pledged that there would be "no let up" in services to the faithful.[24] He was appointed [vicar general](/source/Vicar_general) of Brunei in 1995,[18] which was part of the [Diocese of Miri](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Miri) in Malaysia at the time.[25] After Brunei was split from Miri to form the Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei,[25] [Pope John Paul II](/source/Pope_John_Paul_II) named Sim apostolic prefect on 21 November 1997.[26][27] He was installed there on 23 February the following year.[3]

Sim attended the 1998 Asia Synod of Bishops and was observed as a "young prefect apostolic" at the time.[28] Three years later in 2001, Sim also attended the [ad limina](/source/Quinquennial_visit_ad_limina) visit to Pope John Paul II by prelates from the [Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei](/source/Bishops'_Conference_of_Malaysia%2C_Singapore_and_Brunei).[29]

## Episcopal ministry

Pope John Paul II elevated the Prefecture of Brunei to the status of a vicariate and appointed Sim the first Apostolic Vicar of Brunei and [Titular Bishop](/source/Titular_Bishop) of Putia in [Numidia](/source/Numidia) on 20 October 2004.[18][30]

### Bishop

He received his episcopal consecration on 21 January 2005 from Archbishop [Salvatore Pennacchio](/source/Salvatore_Pennacchio) at the [Church of Our Lady of the Assumption](/source/Pro-Cathedral_of_Our_Lady_of_the_Assumption_(Brunei)) in [Bandar Seri Begawan](/source/Bandar_Seri_Begawan).[31][32] The co-consecrators were [John Ha Tiong Hock](/source/John_Ha_Tiong_Hock), [Archbishop of Kuching](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Kuching) and [Anthony Lee Kok Hin](/source/Anthony_Lee_Kok_Hin), [Bishop of Miri](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Miri).[33] He requested that his ordination be held in Brunei rather than Rome, so that the local faithful could take part.[12] On a number of occasions, Sim publicly advocated for peaceful and tolerant relations among Bruneians of all religious affiliations.[34] He was also involved in the activities of schools operating under his authority, publicly attending functions such as [Chinese New Year](/source/Chinese_New_Year).[35] Sim frequently acted as the representative of the [Christian](/source/Christian) community in Brunei during government engagements locally and abroad, including with foreign [diplomatic missions](/source/Diplomatic_missions), local [ministries](/source/List_of_government_ministries_of_Brunei) and the [supreme court](/source/Supreme_Court_of_Brunei_Darussalam).[36][37][38][39][40] Sim also made visits to overseas missions such as in Timor Leste.[41]

As the first local bishop in Brunei, Sim introduced seven priorities for the local Church: adult faith formation, Bible literacy, youth, family, vocations, evangelisation and social welfare, particularly for migrants.[42]

In June 2005, Sim welcomed the [Holy See's](/source/Holy_See) [foreign minister](/source/Foreign_minister) to Brunei, who during his visit met with Brunei's [deputy sultan](/source/Mohamed_Bolkiah).[17][43]

Sim made an ad limina visit on 5 June 2008 to the [Apostolic Palace](/source/Apostolic_Palace) in the Vatican for an audience with [Pope Benedict XVI](/source/Pope_Benedict_XVI).[44]

As far back as 2012, Sim is reported to have been celebrating [red masses](/source/Red_mass) in Brunei or in neighbouring dioceses.[45][46]

On 15 July 2014, Sim backed calls made by Brunei's reigning [sultan](/source/Hassanal_Bolkiah) to the country to pray for peace in [Palestine](/source/Palestine_(region)) amid [rising tensions](/source/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict). Sim urged Catholics to pray for peace, and also pledged the Catholic Church's support towards Brunei government aid initiatives.[47]

Sim celebrated his 10th episcopal anniversary and coincidentally his [silver jubilee](/source/Silver_jubilee) of ordination to the priesthood on 21 January 2015 with a commemorative [Mass](/source/Mass_(liturgy)) at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Bandar Seri Begawan. The Mass was concelebrated with the other resident priests from Brunei, as well as several prelates and guest priests representing neighbouring dioceses from the [Philippines](/source/List_of_Catholic_dioceses_in_the_Philippines), [Kota Kinabalu](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Kota_Kinabalu), [Sandakan](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Sandakan), [Keningau](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Keningau) and [Singapore](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Singapore), as well as the [Apostolic Delegation to Brunei Darussalam](/source/Apostolic_Delegation_to_Brunei_Darussalam).[48] In the following days, Sim and the visiting apostolic delegate attended an audience ceremony at one of the Brunei [royal houses](/source/House_of_Bolkiah).[49]

On 8 February 2018, Sim made an ad limina visit to the Vatican for an audience with Pope Francis.[50]

After mid-2018, Sim spoke of the present day need for Christians to counter the spread of 'fake news' in the media.[51][52]

In May 2018, Sim publicly attended the silver jubilee celebrations at the Kota Kinabalu archdiocese.[53]

Sim frequently attended [Confirmation](/source/Confirmation) retreats throughout Southeast Asia.[54][55]

During [Christmas](/source/Christmas) of 2018, Sim spoke to local media in Brunei as thousands reportedly attended prayer services in the capital city, stating that Christians have time to find a "deeper purpose" for the occasion, and need to go "back to simplicity" to capture the day's true spirit.[56]

In August 2019, Sim celebrated the 50th anniversary of the [Church of Our Lady of the Assumption](/source/Pro-Cathedral_of_Our_Lady_of_the_Assumption_(Brunei)) since the parish's inception in local Brunei.[57]

During the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic), Sim introduced livestreaming of Mass for the faithful to participate in a virtual capacity during lockdown measures.[58][59]

### Cardinal

On 25 October 2020, [Pope Francis](/source/Pope_Francis) announced he would raise Sim to the rank of [cardinal](/source/Cardinal_(Catholic_Church)) at a [consistory](/source/Papal_consistory) scheduled for 28 November 2020.[60][61][62] Sim accepted the appointment "for the good of the Church and the peoples in the region", saying it was "a good sign for the nation".[17][63] Cardinal [Charles Maung Bo](/source/Charles_Maung_Bo) sent public congratulations to Sim on behalf of the [Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences](/source/Federation_of_Asian_Bishops'_Conferences).[64] Sim continued to credit his charismatic roots as the basis of his faith, allowing that the movement has been appropriately "domesticated, maybe for good reason".[16] He did not attend the consistory in Rome because of travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[65][66] He thus also was not present when the new appointed cardinals accompanied Pope Francis to visit the former Pope Benedict XVI at the [Mater Ecclesiae Monastery](/source/Mater_Ecclesiae_Monastery).[67][68] He expected to receive the symbols of his new rank when the new Apostolic Delegate to Brunei, Archbishop [Wojciech Załuski](/source/Wojciech_Za%C5%82uski), could travel to take up his post.[16] At that consistory, Pope Francis [made him Cardinal-Priest](/source/Cardinals_created_by_Francis#28_November_2020) of [San Giuda Taddeo Apostolo](/source/San_Giuda_Taddeo_Apostolo).[69][70] On 16 December 2020, he was named a member of the [Congregation for the Clergy](/source/Congregation_for_the_Clergy).[71] His [biretta](/source/Biretta) and ring were couriered to Brunei at a later date after the consistory.[72] In spite of a quietened coverage of his elevation as he did not attend the consistory, Sim still recognised his appointment to the cardinalate as being a sign of worldwide recognition of the nation's Christian community in general.[73] Sim sent a [Marian](/source/Veneration_of_Mary_in_the_Catholic_Church) gift in gratitude to Pope Francis on behalf of the Catholic community of Brunei.[74]

In March 2021, Sim joined with other Asian cardinals in calling for "peace and reconciliation" in Myanmar.[75] During his final address to his congregation in May that year, Sim urged the [People of God](/source/People_of_God) in Brunei not to "be spectators" in his absence, but to make visible their contributions of "time, talent and treasure."[76]

## Illness, death and legacy

Sim died on 29 May 2021 at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) in [Taoyuan, Taiwan](/source/Taoyuan%2C_Taiwan). He was 69, and suffered a [cardiac arrest](/source/Cardiac_arrest).[11][77] He had travelled to Taiwan for [cancer](/source/Cancer) treatment.[78] His passing received coverage in local state-influenced and independent news media and online forums, as well as Catholic outlets throughout the world.[79][80][23] Tributes were sent following his death from prelates in neighbouring dioceses in the Southeast Asian region, as well as from state dignitaries in Brunei.[81][82] Speaking on Sim's death, the [Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Kuala_Lumpur) [Julian Leow](/source/Julian_Leow_Beng_Kim) said, "Brunei has lost one of her illustrious sons, the [Bishops' Conference](/source/Catholic_Bishops'_Conference_of_Malaysia%2C_Singapore_and_Brunei), a dear brother and the Church, a prince."[83] [Archbishop of Kota Kinabalu](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Kota_Kinabalu) [John Wong](/source/John_Wong_Soo_Kau) said, "Cardinal Sim left an unforgettable mark in his untiring and devoted service to the Church, and for his constant advocacy of dialogue and peace for all people in Brunei."[83] The [United States](/source/United_States_of_America) [Embassy in Brunei](/source/US_Department_of_State) expressed its "deep sadness" at the passing of the "charismatic leader" Cardinal Sim.[84]

On the day of Sim's passing, [Pope Francis](/source/Pope_Francis) sent a telegram of condolence praising Sim's "generous service" to the [Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei](/source/Apostolic_Vicariate_of_Brunei) and to the [Holy See](/source/Holy_See), while also expressing his sadness in learning of the cardinal's death, and expressing solidarity with his family as well as the clergy and faithful of Brunei.[85] The [Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei](/source/Apostolic_Vicariate_of_Brunei) suspended all church activities throughout the country except [Masses](/source/Mass_(liturgy)) for two weeks to observe a period of [mourning](/source/Mourning) for the late cardinal while his body was being returned to Brunei, from Taiwan.[86]

A [wake (ceremony)](/source/Wake_(ceremony)) was held for the late cardinal at the [Church of Our Lady of Assumption](/source/Pro-Cathedral_of_Our_Lady_of_the_Assumption_(Brunei)), the parish which housed his [cathedra](/source/Cathedra) in Brunei's capital, on 14 June 2021 as his body [lay in state](/source/Lying_in_state), enabling mourners to pay their respects.[87] A [requiem](/source/Requiem) was held the next day, 15 June, at 9 AM and his body was driven through Brunei to all other parishes for the congregations to pay their last respects, before being buried in [Kuala Belait](/source/Kuala_Belait).[88][89] Among those in attendance at the funeral service were members of the [diplomatic corps](/source/Diplomatic_corps) in Brunei, as well as representatives from other [Christian](/source/Christian) [churches](/source/Christian_churches) and prominent local community figures.[87][90]

On 5 September 2021, exactly 100 days following Sim's death, the Christian Institute for Theological Engagement (CHRISTE) announced the appointment of the first Cornelius Cardinal Sim Professor, the Rev. Deacon Prof. Dr. Sherman Kuek. The professorship's main mission is facilitating research on theological and interreligious dialogue. The date set for the official appointment was 16 September 2021, corresponding to Sim's 70th birth anniversary.[91][92][93] On [All Souls' Day](/source/All_Souls'_Day) in November 2021, Pope Francis held a mass at the [Throne of Saint Peter](/source/Chair_of_Saint_Peter) in [St. Peter's Basilica](/source/St._Peter's_Basilica) in [Vatican City](/source/Vatican_City) for the repose of Sim's soul, as well as of all other cardinals and bishops who had passed on in the last year.[94]

Sim was among the contributing theologians and bishops of a youth edition release of the [New Testament](/source/New_Testament) intended for the young peoples of [Asia](/source/Asia), which was launched at the [FABC](/source/Federation_of_Asian_Bishops'_Conferences) general conference in Thailand on 21 October 2022.[95]

In mid 2023, upon being announced as a new cardinals-designate, [Sebastian Francis](/source/Sebastian_Francis) paid tribute to Sim and other cardinals from Singapore and Malaysia.[96][97][98]

In late 2023, a requiem was celebrated in Brunei for the late Sim by Kuching archbishop Simon Poh.[99]

## Honours

- *Cornelius Cardinal Sim Professorial Chair of Theology and Dialogue* - The Christian Institute for Theological Engagement (CHRISTE) – (2021)[100][101]

## See also

- [Cardinals created by Pope Francis](/source/Cardinals_created_by_Pope_Francis)

- [Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei Darussalam](/source/Apostolic_Vicariate_of_Brunei_Darussalam)

- [Catholic Church in Brunei](/source/Catholic_Church_in_Brunei)

- [Ethnic Chinese in Brunei](/source/Ethnic_Chinese_in_Brunei)

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