Thomas Yeh Sheng-nan
Encyclopedia
Thomas Yeh Sheng-nan is a Chinese prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
and diplomat of the Holy See
.
, Republic of China
, and was ordained priest on 27 March 1971, for the Diocese of Tainan
. He holds a laurea
degree in philosophy. In 1972 he was admitted to the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
to study diplomacy.
Yeh Sheng-nan entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 8 March 1976, and served in the Pontifical diplomatic missions in Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Algeria, Iraq, Australia, Senegal and Great Britain. He was promoted to the counselor of nunciature on 8 March 1989.
On 10 November 1998 he was elected Titular Archbishop of Leptis Magna, and at the same time named Apostolic Nuncio to Sri Lanka
. His episcopal consecation took place on 20 December 1998; Cardinal Edward Idris Cassidy was the principal consecrators, with archbishops Stanislaus Lokuang and Carlo Maria Viganò
, as principal co-consecrators.
Since 22 April 2004 Yeh Sheng-nan has been Apostolic Nuncio to Algeria
and Tunisia
.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
and diplomat of the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
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Biography
Thomas Yeh Sheng-nan was born on 26 June 1941, in KaohsiungKaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a city located in southwestern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on the west. Kaohsiung, officially named Kaohsiung City, is divided into thirty-eight districts. The city is one of five special municipalities of the Republic of China...
, Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
, and was ordained priest on 27 March 1971, for the Diocese of Tainan
Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tainan is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in Taiwan.Erected in March 1961, the diocese is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Taipei...
. He holds a laurea
Laurea
In Italy, the laurea is the main post-secondary academic degree.-Reforms due to the Bologna process:Spurred by the Bologna process, a major reform was instituted in 1999 to introduce easier university degrees comparable to the bachelors...
degree in philosophy. In 1972 he was admitted to the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy is one of the Roman Colleges of the Roman Catholic Church. The academy is dedicated to training priests to serve in the diplomatic corps and the Secretariat of State of the Holy See....
to study diplomacy.
Yeh Sheng-nan entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 8 March 1976, and served in the Pontifical diplomatic missions in Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Algeria, Iraq, Australia, Senegal and Great Britain. He was promoted to the counselor of nunciature on 8 March 1989.
On 10 November 1998 he was elected Titular Archbishop of Leptis Magna, and at the same time named Apostolic Nuncio to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. His episcopal consecation took place on 20 December 1998; Cardinal Edward Idris Cassidy was the principal consecrators, with archbishops Stanislaus Lokuang and Carlo Maria Viganò
Carlo Maria Viganò
Carlo Maria Viganò JUD is, since 19 October 2011, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. He previously served as Secretary-General of the Governatorate of Vatican City State, from 16 July 2009 to 3 September 2011.-Early life:...
, as principal co-consecrators.
Since 22 April 2004 Yeh Sheng-nan has been Apostolic Nuncio to Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
and Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
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