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 5 February 2025 by Pope Francis.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
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
He was ordained a diocesan priest on 3 February 2001 for the Roman Catholic diocese of Chiayi, Taiwan.[1][3]
Episcopate
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
- 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4]"Father Peter Chao Yung-Chi [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- 2."Bishops who are not Ordinaries: CE… – CH…". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- 3.[3.2][3.3][3.4]"Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- 4.[4.2][4.3]"ASIA/TAIWAN - Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Taipei - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- 5.Luke Godoy (10 February 2025). "Pope Francis appoints new Taipei auxiliary bishop". Radio Veritas Asia. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- 6."Rusguniae (Titular See) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.