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]

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 53)
Taichung, Taiwan
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
MottoMitis et humilis corde

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. 1 2 3 4 "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. 1 2 3 4 "Auxiliary Bishop of Taipei Archdiocese Peter Chao Yung-Chi". Union of Catholic Asian News. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "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.