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John was born on 2 November 1966 in [[Tainan|Tainan city]], Taiwan.<ref name=":5" /><ref name= |
John was born on 2 November 1966 in [[Tainan|Tainan city]], Taiwan.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=vatbio /> He was given for adoption because of the family problems. He attended Salesian High School in Tainan and entered minor seminary at the age of 12. He studied philosophy and theology at St. Pius X Seminary in Tainan. He holds licentiate degree from the [[Pontifical Urban University]] in Rome in [[dogmatic theology]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=vatbio /> |
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On 1 January 1993, John was ordained a priest for the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan|Tainan Diocese]].<ref name=":5" /> As a priest he served as parish priest of the Causa Nostrae Laetitiae Shrine and St. Joseph's Church. He held the chair of the president of the Commission for the Promotion of Vocations and also became chancellor of Tainan Diocese. Before his appointment as a bishop he has served as the vicar general of the diocese.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=vatbio /> |
On 1 January 1993, John was ordained a priest for the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan|Tainan Diocese]].<ref name=":5" /> As a priest he served as parish priest of the Causa Nostrae Laetitiae Shrine and St. Joseph's Church. He held the chair of the president of the Commission for the Promotion of Vocations and also became chancellor of Tainan Diocese. Before his appointment as a bishop he has served as the vicar general of the diocese.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=vatbio /> |
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Revision as of 10:41, 20 June 2021
Most Reverend John Lee Juo-wang | |
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| Bishop of Tainan | |
| Native name | 李若望 |
| Archdiocese | Taipei |
| Diocese | Tainan |
| Appointed | 14 November 2020 |
| Predecessor | Bosco Lin Chi-nan |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 January 1993 |
| Consecration | 1 January 2021 by Bosco Lin Chi-nan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1966 |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Urban University |
| Motto | 悔改、順服、見證 |
John Lee Juo-Wang (born 2 November 1966) is a prelate of the catholic Church who was the bishop of the Tainan, Taiwan, for less than six months in 2021.[1][2][3][4][5]
Biography
John was born on 2 November 1966 in Tainan city, Taiwan.[4][6] He was given for adoption because of the family problems. He attended Salesian High School in Tainan and entered minor seminary at the age of 12. He studied philosophy and theology at St. Pius X Seminary in Tainan. He holds licentiate degree from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome in dogmatic theology.[2][3][1][6]
On 1 January 1993, John was ordained a priest for the Tainan Diocese.[4] As a priest he served as parish priest of the Causa Nostrae Laetitiae Shrine and St. Joseph's Church. He held the chair of the president of the Commission for the Promotion of Vocations and also became chancellor of Tainan Diocese. Before his appointment as a bishop he has served as the vicar general of the diocese.[2][3][1][6]
John was appointed fifth bishop of the Tainan by Pope Francis on 14 November 2020[6] and consecrated a bishop on 1 January 2021 by Bishop Bosco Lin Chi-nan.[2][3][1][4]
Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 19 June 2021.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d AsiaNews.it. "Msgr John Lee Juo-wang is the new bishop of Tainan". www.asianews.it. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop of Tainan Diocese John Lee Juo-Wang | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d "New Taiwan bishop brings years of pastoral expertise - UCA News". ucanews.com. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop John Lee of Tainan ordained". Herald Malaysia Online. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ newscabal (16 November 2020). "Msgr John Lee Juo-wang is the new bishop of Tainan". NEWSCABAL. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Resignations and Appointments" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 19.06.2021" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.