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Most Reverend

Martin Su Yao-wen
Bishop of Taichung
Native name
蘇耀文
Archdiocese Taipei
Diocese Taichung
Appointed25 June 2007
Predecessor Joseph Wang Yu-jung
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination8 June 1989
Consecration25 September 2007
by  Joseph Wang Yu-jung
Personal details
Born (1959-11-09) 9 November 1959 (age 64)
Nationality Taiwanese
Denomination Roman Catholic
Alma mater Fu Jen Catholic University
Fordham University
MottoUNUM IN SPIRITU SANCTO
因聖神合一
Coat of arms Martin Su Yao-wen's 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

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

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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d "Bishop Martin Su". www.catholic.org.tw. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
  3. ^ "Diocese of Taichung 臺中, Taiwan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "National gathering of priests held in Taiwan". Radio Veritas Asia. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  6. ^ a b "Bishop Joseph Wang Yu-jung [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  7. ^ "Diocese of Taichung 臺中, Taiwan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-09-16.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most Reverend

Martin Su Yao-wen
Bishop of Taichung
Native name
蘇耀文
Archdiocese Taipei
Diocese Taichung
Appointed25 June 2007
Predecessor Joseph Wang Yu-jung
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination8 June 1989
Consecration25 September 2007
by  Joseph Wang Yu-jung
Personal details
Born (1959-11-09) 9 November 1959 (age 64)
Nationality Taiwanese
Denomination Roman Catholic
Alma mater Fu Jen Catholic University
Fordham University
MottoUNUM IN SPIRITU SANCTO
因聖神合一
Coat of arms Martin Su Yao-wen's 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

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

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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d "Bishop Martin Su". www.catholic.org.tw. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
  3. ^ "Diocese of Taichung 臺中, Taiwan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "National gathering of priests held in Taiwan". Radio Veritas Asia. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  6. ^ a b "Bishop Joseph Wang Yu-jung [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  7. ^ "Diocese of Taichung 臺中, Taiwan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-09-16.



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