2011-05-02

James Chan Soon Cheong

James Chan Soon Cheong

Bishop James Chan Soon Cheong, D.D
1st Archbishop of Malacca&Johor
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Enthroned June 8, 1973
Reign ended December 10, 2001
Personal details
Born July 26, 1926
Selama, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysian
Denomination Roman Catholic


Bishop James Chan Soon Cheong, D.D. was born on July 26, 1926, in Selama. He was ordained a priest on Aug. 9, 1959. He was appointed Bishop of Melaka-Johor 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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