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Most Reverend
Martin Su Yao-wen
Bishop of Taichung
Native name蘇耀文
ArchdioceseTaipei
DioceseTaichung
Appointed25 June 2007
PredecessorJoseph 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 65)
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
NationalityTaiwanese
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
Fordham University
MottoUNUM IN SPIRITU SANCTO
因聖神合一
Coat of armsMartin Su Yao-wen's coat of arms

Martin Su Yao-wen (Chinese: 蘇耀文; born 9 November 1959) is the current serving Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung, Taiwan.

Early life

Martin was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 9 November 1959. He studied at Holy Spirit minor seminary in Taichung, Taipei major seminary and completed his philosophy and theology at Fu Jen University.

Priesthood

On 8 June 1989, Martin was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung, Taiwan. 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.

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.

References

  1. ^ "Bishop Martin Yao-wen Su | Bishop of Taichung Diocese Martin Yao-wen Su | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  2. ^ "Bishop Martin Su". www.catholic.org.tw. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
  3. "Diocese of Taichung 臺中, Taiwan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
  4. ^ "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. ^ "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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