Peter Takaaki Hirayama

Peter Takaaki Hirayama (March 31, 1924 – July 15, 2023) was a Japanese prelate of the Catholic Church.

His Excellency

Peter Takaaki Hirayama
Bishop Emeritus of Oita
Native name
平山高明 (「ペトロ」)
ArchdioceseNagasaki
AppointedNovember 15, 1969
Term endedMay 10, 2000
PredecessorPeter Saburō Hirata
SuccessorDominic Ryōji Miyahara
Orders
OrdinationMarch 19, 1957
ConsecrationJanuary 25, 1970
by Bruno Wüstenberg
Personal details
Born(1924-03-31)March 31, 1924
DiedJuly 15, 2023(2023-07-15) (aged 99)
Oita, Japan

Hirayama was born in Seoul and was ordained a priest on March 19, 1957. Hirayama was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Oita on November 15, 1969, and was consecrated on January 25, 1970. Hirayama served in this capacity until his retirement on May 10, 2000.

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