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 |
| Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University |
| Motto | Mitis et humilis corde |
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]
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.[2]
Priesthood
He was ordained a diocesan priest on 3 February 2001 for the Roman Catholic diocese of Chiayi, Taiwan.[3][4]
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.[5] He will be ordained bishop on 3 April 2025.[6]
References
- Back to citation "Father Peter Chao Yung-Chi [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025; "Bishops who are not Ordinaries: CE… – CH…". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025; "Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 19 February 2025; "ASIA/TAIWAN - Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Taipei - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025; Luke Godoy (10 February 2025). "Pope Francis appoints new Taipei auxiliary bishop". Radio Veritas Asia. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- Back to citation "Father Peter Chao Yung-Chi [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025; "Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 19 February 2025; "ASIA/TAIWAN - Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Taipei - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- Back to citation "Father Peter Chao Yung-Chi [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- Back to citation "Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- Back to citation "Rusguniae (Titular See) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- Back to citation "Father Peter Chao Yung-Chi [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025; "Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 19 February 2025; "ASIA/TAIWAN - Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Taipei - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 19 February 2025.