Martin Su Yao-wen (; born 9 November 1959) is the current serving Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung,

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Early life

Martin was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 9 November 1959. He studied at Holy Spirit minor seminary in Taichung, Taipei major seminary and completed his philosophy and theology at Fu Jen University.

Priesthood

On 8 June 1989, Martin was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung, Taiwan. He also studied at St. Louis University,

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, for a diploma in Religious Education. He acquired Licentiate in Religious Education from Fordham University, New York.

Episcopate

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appointed Martin as bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Taichung on 25 June 2007 and he was consecrated a bishop on 25 September 2007 by Bishop Joseph Wang Yu-jung.

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1959 births 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in Taiwan Bishops appointed by Pope Benedict XVI Fordham University alumni Fu Jen Catholic University alumni Living people {{Asia-RC-bishop-stub