Joseph Ngô Quang Kiệt

Joseph Ngô Quang Kiệt (born 4 September 1952 in Lạng Sơn Province, Vietnam) is the Archbishop Emeritus of Hanoi where he served as archbishop from 2005 to 2010.[1] In 1993, he studied at the Institut Catholique de Paris, France. Before becoming archbishop, he served as apostolic administrator of Hanoi.

His Excellency

Joseph Ngô Quang Kiêt
Archbishop Emeritus of Hanoi
Native name
Giuse Ngô Quang Kiệt
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseHanoi
Appointed19 February 2005
In office2005-2010
PredecessorPaul Joseph Phạm Đình Tụng
SuccessorPeter Nguyễn Văn Nhơn
Orders
Ordination31 May 1991
by Jean-Baptiste Bui Tuân
Consecration29 June 1999
by Jean-Baptiste Bui Tuân
RankArchbishop
Personal details
Born (1952-09-04) 4 September 1952
NationalityVietnamese
Previous post(s)Bishop of Lang Són and Cao Bang (1999-2003)
Apostolic Administrator of Hà Nôi (2003-2005)

In early 2010, at the age of 57, Ngô submitted his resignation to Pope Benedict XVI.[2] In 2008, the mayor of Hanoi had asked that for Ngô's removal from office.[3]

On 22 April 2010, 72-year-old Pierre Nguyễn Văn Nhơn, Bishop of Đà Lạt, was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Hanoi by Pope Benedict XVI.[4] Pope Benedict accepted Archbishop Ngô Quang Kiệt's resignation on 13 May 2010.

Archbishop Nguyên Van Nhon succeeded to the see on 13 May 2010.[5]

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