Pedro Bismarck Chau

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Pedro Bismarck Chau
Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Newark>
Archdiocese Newark
AppointedMay 30, 2025
Orders
OrdinationMay 24, 2008
by  John Joseph Myers
Personal details
Born (1967-06-28) June 28, 1967 (age 58)
Managua, Nicaragua
MottoDios Es Mi Fuerza
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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.

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Biography

On May 24, 2008, Chau was ordained to the priesthood. [1]

Episcopal career

Pope Leo XIV appointed Chau auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark on May 30, 2025. [2] [3] [4] On September 8, 2025, Chau is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. 2025-05-30. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
  2. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 30.05.2025" . Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Gregory Studerus" . Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Pope Leo XIV appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Newark, accepts resignation of Bishop Studerus" . Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  5. ↑ "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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