James Chan Soon Cheong

His Excellency
James Chan Soon Cheong
D.D
Bishop Emeritus of Malacca-Johor
Diocese Malacca-Johor
Installed June 8, 1973
Term ended December 10, 2001
Predecessor Michel Olçomendy
Successor Paul Tan Chee Ing, SJ
Orders
Ordination 9 August 1959
Consecration 8 June 1973
Personal details
Born (1926-07-26) July 26, 1926
Selama, Perak, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysian
Denomination Roman Catholic
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Bishop James Chan Soon Cheong, D.D. was born on July 26, 1926, in Selama, Perak. He was ordained a priest on Aug. 9, 1959. He was appointed Bishop of Melaka-Johor[1] on Dec. 22, 1972. His Episcopal ordination took place on June 8, 1973. He retired at the age of 75 years on Dec. 10, 2001.

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References

  1. Almanack 1984. J. Whitaker & Sons. 1984. p. 501. ISBN 978-0-85021-142-9.
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