Martin Su Yao-wen
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Most Reverend Martin Su Yao-wen | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Taichung | |
| Native name | 蘇耀文 |
| Archdiocese | Taipei |
| Diocese | Taichung |
| Appointed | 25 June 2007 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Wang Yu-jung |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 June 1989 |
| Consecration | 25 September 2007 by Joseph Wang Yu-jung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 November 1959 |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University Fordham University |
| Motto | UNUM IN SPIRITU SANCTO 因聖神合一 |
| Coat of arms |  |
Martin Su Yao-wen (Chinese: 蘇耀文; born 9 November 1959)[1] is the current serving Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung, Taiwan.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life
[edit]Martin was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 9 November 1959.[1][2] He studied at Holy Spirit minor seminary in Taichung, Taipei major seminary and completed his philosophy and theology at Fu Jen University.[4]
Priesthood
[edit]On 8 June 1989, Martin was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung, Taiwan.[6][2] He also studied at St. Louis University, San Francisco, U.S.A., for a diploma in Religious Education. He acquired Licentiate in Religious Education from Fordham University, New York.[4]
Episcopate
[edit]Pope Benedict XVI appointed Martin as bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung on 25 June 2007 and he was consecrated a bishop on 25 September 2007 by Bishop Joseph Wang Yu-jung.[1][7][6][2][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Bishop Martin Yao-wen Su | Bishop of Taichung Diocese Martin Yao-wen Su | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Martin Su". www.catholic.org.tw. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ "Diocese of Taichung 臺中, Taiwan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ a b c d "ASIA/TAIWAN - The Pope accepts resignation of Bishop of Taichung and appoints Successor - Agenzia Fides". fides.org. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
- ^ "National gathering of priests held in Taiwan". Radio Veritas Asia. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ a b "Bishop Joseph Wang Yu-jung [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ "Diocese of Taichung 臺中, Taiwan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
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