Domingos Lam
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Domingos Lam Ka-tseung GLM | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Macau | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Macau |
| Installed | 6 October 1988 |
| Term ended | 30 June 2003 |
| Predecessor | Arquimínio Rodrigues da Costa |
| Successor | José Lai |
| Previous post | Coadjutor Bishop of Macau (1987–1988) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 December 1953 |
| Consecration | 8 September 1987 by Arquimínio Rodrigues da Costa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1928 British Hong Kong |
| Died | 27 July 2009 (aged 81) Macau |
| Buried | São Miguel Arcanjo Cemetery, Macau |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph's Seminary and Church |
Domingos Lam Ka Tseung GOIH GCIH GOC GLM (Chinese: 林家駿; 9 April 1928 – 27 July 2009) [1] was the first Chinese-born bishop (in Hong Kong then under British sovereignty) in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau.[2] On 26 May 1987, he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Macau and succeeded Arquimínio Rodrigues da Costa, the last Portuguese bishop, on 6 October 1988 upon Rodrigues' resignation. He resigned on 30 June 2003, and died aged 81 in 2009.[3]
References
- Back to citation Msgr Domingos Lam, Bishop Emeritus of Macau, dies.
- Back to citation "Catholic Church sees little change in Macao handover". Asian Political News. 1999-12-20. Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- Back to citation "MACAU Bishop Lai Succeeds Bishop Lam, Puts Emphasis on Greater Role for Laity". UCA News. 2003-07-04. Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.