John Chang Yik facts for kids

John Chang Yik (born November 20, 1933, in Seoul; died August 5, 2020, in Chuncheon) was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church in South Korea. He served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chunchon.

Early Life and Path to Priesthood

John Chang Yik was born in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. His father was Chang Myun, a well-known figure in Korean history. John Chang Yik chose to dedicate his life to the church from a young age.

He became a priest on March 30, 1963, when he was 29 years old. This was an important step in his journey within the Catholic Church.

Becoming a Bishop

On November 11, 1994, at the age of 61, John Chang Yik was chosen to be the Bishop of Chuncheon. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church. They are responsible for guiding many churches and their communities in a specific area.

He was officially made a bishop about a month later. Important church leaders, including Stephen Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan, helped with this special ceremony.

Serving in North Korea

In 2006, Bishop Chang Yik was given another important role. He became the Apostolic Administrator of Hamhung, a region in North Korea. This meant he was in charge of the Catholic Church in that area, even though it was a very challenging place to serve.

He held both his positions, as Bishop of Chuncheon and Administrator of Hamhung, until 2010. He then retired from these roles.

See also

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