Most Reverend Pius Sin Hozel | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Busan | |
| Native name | 신호철 비오 |
| Church | |
| Diocese | Busan |
| Appointed | 22 May 2021 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Son Sam-seok |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Other post(s) | Titular bishop of Belesasa |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 3 February 1996 |
| Consecration | 29 June 2021 by Joseph Son Sam-seok |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 September 1968 Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Alma mater | Anselmianum Gwangju Catholic University |
| Motto | SICUT IN CŒLO ET IN TERRA |
Pius Sin Hozel is a South Korean Roman Catholic prelate serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Busan, South Korea.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
Pius was born on 3 September 1968 in Busan, South Korea.[1] He completed his philosophy and theology from the Catholic University of Gwangju. He acquired a licentiate and doctorate in sacred liturgy from the Pontifical Saint Anselm Athenaeum[4] in Rome.[2][3][5]
Priesthood[edit]
On 3 February 1996, Hozel was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Busan.[1][2][3][5]
Episcopate[edit]
Hozel was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Busan and Titular bishop of Belesasa on 22 May 2021 by Pope Francis. He was ordained a bishop on 29 June 2021 by Joseph Son Sam-seok.[1][2][3][5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Pius Sin Hozel [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ a b c d "Auxiliary Bishop of Busan Diocese Pius Hozel Sin | UCA News". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ a b c d "ASIA/KOREA - Appointment of auxiliary of Busan - Agenzia Fides". www.fides.org. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ a b "Appointment of the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Busan (Korea)". www.anselmianum.com. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ a b c d https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2021/05/22/210522b.pdf