Consecration January 14, 1991 Appointed November 19, 1990 | Name James Ji-seok Predecessor Daniel Tji Hak Soun Ordination June 29, 1968 | |
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James Kim Ji-seok (김지석, born July 27, 1940) is bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wonju.
Biography
James Kim Ji-seok was ordained a priest on June 29, 1968.
On November 19, 1990, Pope John Paul II appointed him Coadjutor Bishop of Wonju. He was consecrated bishop on January 14, 1991 by Daniel Tji Hak Soun. Co-consecrators were the Archbishop of Seoul, Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan, and the Apostolic Nuncio to South Korea, Archbishop Ivan Dias. On March 12, 1993 he succeeded Daniel Tji Hak Soun.
References
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