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Peter Chao Yung-Chi

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Most Reverend

Peter Chao Yung-Chi
Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei
Titular Bishop of Rusguniæ
Native name
趙永吉
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseTaipei
Orders
Ordination3 February 2001
Consecration3 April 2025
Personal details
Born (1973-03-28) 28 March 1973 (age 52)
Taichung, Taiwan
NationalityTaiwanese
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
MottoMitis 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][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

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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

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He was ordained a diocesan priest on 3 February 2001 for the Roman Catholic diocese of Chiayi, Taiwan.[1][3]

Episcopate

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d "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. ^ a b c d "Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "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.