Pierre Nguyên Soan
Pierre Nguyên Soan ( Vietnamese : Phêrô Nguyễn Soan ; born December 15, 1936 in Goi Thi ) is a Vietnamese clergyman and former bishop of Qui Nhơn .
Life
Pierre Nguyên Soan was ordained a priest on December 21, 1968 and was incardinated in the clergy of the Qui Nhơn diocese . Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Quy Nhơn on June 3, 1999.
The Archbishop of Huế , Etienne Nguyên Nhu Thê , donated him episcopal ordination on August 12 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Pierre Nguyên Van Nho , coadjutor bishop of Nha Trang , and Paul Huynh Dông Các , former bishop of Qui Nhơn.
On June 30, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Huynh Dông Các |
Bishop of Quy Nhơn 1999–2012 |
Matthieu Nguyên Van Khôi |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Nguyên Soan, Pierre |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Vietnamese priest, Bishop of Quy Nhơn |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 15, 1936 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Goi Thi |