Peter Takaaki Hirayama

Peter Takaaki Hirayama, (born March 31, 1924) is a Japanese prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

His Excellency

Peter Takaaki Hirayama
Bishop Emeritus of Oita
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Oita
In office1969 - 2000
PredecessorPeter Saburo Hirata
SuccessorDominic Ryoji Miyahara
Orders
Ordination19 March 1957
Consecration25 January 1970
by Bruno Wüstenberg
RankBishop
Personal details
Born (1924-03-31) March 31, 1924
Seoul, South Korea
NationalityKorean

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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