Pedro Bismarck Chau | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Newark> | |
| Archdiocese | Newark |
| Appointed | May 30, 2025 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 24, 2008 by John Joseph Myers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1967 |
| Motto | Dios Es Mi Fuerza |
Pedro Bismarck Chau (born June 28, 1967) is a Nicaraguan priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark in 2025.
Biography
[edit]On May 24, 2008, Chau was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
[edit]Pope Leo XIV appointed Chau auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark on May 30, 2025.[1][2][3] On September 8, 2025, Chau is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop.[4]
See also
[edit]- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
[edit]- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 30.05.2025". Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Gregory Studerus". Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Pope Leo XIV appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Newark, accepts resignation of Bishop Studerus". Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "Pope Leo XIV Names New Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Gregory Studerus". Retrieved May 30, 2025.
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