Peter Chao Yung-Chi
Most Reverend Peter Chao Yung-Chi | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Titular Bishop of Rusguniæ | |
| Native name | 趙永吉 |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Taipei |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 3 February 2001 |
| Consecration | 3 April 2025 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 March 1973 Taichung, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University |
Peter Chao Yung-Chi is a Roman Catholic prelate from Taiwan. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Taipei, Taiwan and Titular Bishop of Rusguniæ on 5th of February 2025 by Pope Francis.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Peter was born on 28 March 1973 in Taichung, Taiwan. He acquired a bachelor's degree in philosophy and theology from Saint Robert Bellarmine. He also holds a licentiate in religious studies from the Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan.[1][3][4]
Priesthood
[edit]He was ordained a diocesan priest on 3 February 2001 for the Roman Catholic diocese of Chiayi, Taiwan.[1][3]
Episcopate
[edit]He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Taipei, Taiwan and Titular Bishop of Rusguniae on 5 Feb 2025 by Pope Francis.[6] He will be ordained bishop on 3 April 2025.[1][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Father Peter Chao Yung-Chi [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Bishops who are not Ordinaries: CE… – CH…". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ a b c d "Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ a b c "ASIA/TAIWAN - Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Taipei - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ Luke Godoy (2025-02-10). "Pope Francis appoints new Taipei auxiliary bishop". Radio Veritas Asia. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Rusguniae (Titular See) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-02-19.