James Chan Soon Cheong
James Chan Soon Cheong (born July 26, 1926 in Selama ) is former bishop of Melaka-Johor .
Life
James Chan Soon Cheong was ordained a priest on August 9, 1959 . Paul VI appointed him Bishop of Malacca - Johor on December 18, 1972 .
The Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur Dominic Vendargon donated him episcopal ordination on June 8 of the next year ; Co- consecrators were Michel Olçomendy M.EP , Archbishop of Singapore , and Gregory Yong Sooi Ngean , Bishop of Penang .
On December 10, 2001, Pope John Paul II accepted his age-related resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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Bishop of Melaka-Johor 1972 - 2001 |
Paul Tan Chee Ing S.J. |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Chan Soon Cheong, James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Malaysian clergyman, former bishop of Melaka-Johor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 26, 1926 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Selama |