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John Cardinal Tong Hon

Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China

Cardinal-Priest of Regina Apostolorum


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
31 Jul 1939 Born
6 Jan 196626.4Ordained PriestPriest of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China
13 Sep 199657.1AppointedAuxiliary Bishop of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China
13 Sep 199657.1AppointedTitular Bishop of Bossa
9 Dec 199657.3Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Bossa
30 Jan 200868.4AppointedCoadjutor Bishop of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China
15 Apr 200969.7SucceededBishop of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China
18 Feb 201272.5Elevated to Cardinal
18 Feb 201272.5AppointedCardinal-Priest of Regina Apostolorum
22 Apr 201272.7InstalledCardinal-Priest of Regina Apostolorum
8 Mar 201474.6AppointedMember of the Council for the Economy
1 Aug 201778.0RetiredBishop of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China
5 Jan 201979.4AppointedApostolic Administrator of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China
2020²80.4CeasedMember of the Council for the Economy
4 Dec 202182.3CeasedApostolic Administrator of Hong Kong [Xianggang], China

Note(s): ² Month Uncertain

MicroData Summary for John Tong Hon
(VIAF: 98737671; WikiData: Q438243)
John Cardinal Tong Hon (born ) Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong [Xianggang]

EventPlace
Birth PlaceHong Kong, Vicariate Apostolic of Hong Kong [Xianggang]
Ordained BishopImmaculée Conception, Cathedral, Hong Kong, Diocese of Hong Kong [Xianggang]

Please contact the Cardinal through the Diocese of Hong Kong [Xianggang].

  • a priest for years
  • a bishop for years
  • a cardinal for years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • ab: Bollettino, 30 Jan 2008
  • s: Bollettino, 15 Apr 2009
  • ob/c2+: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 147, Number 12,870
  • card: Bollettino, 6 Jan 2012
  • 1r01: Bollettino, 18 Feb 2012
  • i: Bollettino, 16 Apr 2012
  • ob/c2: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 168, Deceased Cardinals (back)
  • ab: Bollettino, 8 Mar 2014
  • r: Bollettino, 1 Aug 2017
  • ab: CB, 7 Jan 2019
  • b: Bishops-In-China.com, 25 Jan 2020

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