Paul Marie Nguyên Minh Nhât
Paul Marie Nguyễn Minh Nhật (born September 12, 1926 in Thuong Kiêm , Vietnam ; † January 12, 2007 ) was bishop of the Xuân Lôc diocese in Vietnam.
Life
His name combines western naming tradition ( Paul Marie as first name before the family name Nguyên ) with Vietnamese ( Minh Nhât as a personal name is behind the family name).
Paul Marie Nguyên Minh Nhât was ordained a priest on June 7, 1952 . 1975 he was by Paul VI. appointed coadjutor bishop of Xuân Lộc and titular bishop of Vergi . In 1988, Dominique Nguyên van Lang succeeded him in becoming bishop . In 2004 his resignation was approved by John Paul II ; his successor is Dominique Nguyên Chu Trinh .
Web links
- Entry on catholic-hierarchy.org (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Dominique Nguyên van Lang |
Bishop of Xuân Lộc 1988-2004 |
Dominique Nguyên Chu Trinh |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nguyên Minh Nhât, Paul Marie |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nguyễn Minh Nhật, Paul Marie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Vietnamese Bishop of Xuân Lộc |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 12, 1926 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Thuong Kiêm , Vietnam |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 12, 2007 |