Catholic Church in Korea
Bishops
Biographical History
| Aug. 26, 1966 | Born in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do |
| 1984 | Graduated from Hyo Myeong High School |
| 1984 – 1988 | Studied at the Suwon Catholic University (Bachelor in Theology) |
| 1991 – 1993 | Studied at Suwon Catholic University (Master in Theology) |
| Jan. 21, 1994 | Ordained to the Priesthood |
| 1994 – 1995 | Parochial Vicar of Bisan-dong Parish of Suwon |
| 1995 – 1996 | Parochial Vicar of Cheolsan Parish of Suwon |
| 1996 – 1997 | Parochial Vicar of Hogye-dong Parish of Suwon |
| 1997 – 1999 | Parochial Vicar of Paengsung Parish of Suwon |
| 1999 – 2001 | Professor at the Suwon Catholic University (Spiritual Director) |
| 2001 – 2006 | Studied at the Pontifical Atheneum of St. Anselm (Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy) |
| 2006 – 2014 | Director of Department for Evangelization of Suwon Diocese |
| 2006 – Sep. 2015 | Professor at the Suwon Catholic University |
| 2014 – Sep. 2015 | Pastor of Bono-dong St. John the Baptist Parish of Suwon |
| Jul. 23, 2015 | Elected to Titular Bishop of Mutia (Muzia), as Auxiliary Bishop of Suwon |
| Sep. 10, 2015 | Consecrated as Bishop |
| Mar. 15, 2016 – present | President of the Committee for Foreign Mission Work and Pastoral Care of Overseas Koreans of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK) |
| Mar. 15, 2016 – Oct. 12, 2016 | Member of the Episcopal Commission for Social Affairs of the CBCK |
| Oct. 12, 2016 – present | Member of the Episcopal Commission for Mission & Pastoral Care of the CBCK |