Paul Taisuke Narui, S.V.D. is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Niigata, Japan.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Most Reverend

Paul Taisuke Narui, S.V.D
Bishop of Niigata
ArchdioceseTokyo
DioceseNiigata
Appointed31 May 2020
PredecessorTarcisio Isao Kikuchi
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination10 March 2001
Consecration22 September 2020
by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi
Personal details
Born (1973-11-24) 24 November 1973 (age 50)
Iwakura, Japan
NationalityJapanese
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materNanzan University
Coat of armsPaul Taisuke Narui, S.V.D's coat of arms

Early life

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Narui was born on 24 November 1973 in Iwakura, Japan.[1][3]

Priesthood

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Narui joined Society of the Divine Word on 1986 and was ordained a priest on 10 March 2001.[1] He obtained a bachelor's degree from Nanzan University.[3]

Episcopate

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On 31 May 2020, Pope Francis appointed Narui as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Niigata, Japan. He was consecrated on 22 September 2020 by Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi.[1][3][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Father Paul Taisuke Narui [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  2. ^ "Diocese of Niigata 新潟, Japan". GCatholic. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  3. ^ a b c d "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  4. ^ "Rome's Catholic peace community hails episcopal appointment of one of its own". National Catholic Reporter. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  5. ^ "New bishop named for Japan's Niigata Diocese - UCA News". ucanews.com. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  6. ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Fr. Daisuke Narui, SVD appointed Bishop | AEFJN". 2 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  7. ^ "Fr Paul Daisuke Narui SVD Archives". Catholicireland.net. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  8. ^ "Church must help ethical post-pandemic economic recovery - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 2020-07-09. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
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