Paul Hisao Yasuda

Quick Facts: Who was Paul Hisao Yasuda?

Subject:

Paul Hisao Yasuda

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A Japanese prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Osaka.

Born:

1921-12-20

Died:

2016-04-23

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1921s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Paul Hisao Yasuda (Japanese: パウロ 安田 久雄, Hepburn: Pauro Yasuda Hisao; December 20, 1921 – April 23, 2016) was a Japanese prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Yasuda was born in Kurume, southwestern Japan, and was ordained a priest on 21 May 1955.

Career & Major Achievements

He was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Osaka on February 5, 1970 as well as titular bishop of Tucci and was consecrated bishop on 21 March 1970. Yasuda was appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Osaka on November 15, 1978, where he served until his retirement on May 10, 1997. He died in April 2016 at the age of 94.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1921 (1921-12-20): Birth of Paul Hisao Yasuda — A Japanese prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Osaka.
2. 1955: 1955 Milestone — Yasuda was born in Kurume, southwestern Japan, and was ordained a priest on 21 May 1955.
3. 1970: 1970 Milestone — He was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Osaka on February 5, 1970 as well as titular bishop of Tucci and was consecrated bishop on 21 March 1970.
4. 1978: 1978 Milestone — Yasuda was appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Osaka on November 15, 1978, where he served until his retirement on May 10, 1997.
5. 2016 (2016-04-23): Passing & Historical Legacy — Paul Hisao Yasuda passed away on 2016-04-23, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Paul Hisao Yasuda

True or False: “Paul Yasuda was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Osaka immediately upon his appointment as auxiliary bishop.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He was ordained a priest on May 21, 1955, several years before his appointments to the archdiocese.

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