Peter Doi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Eminence Doi Tatsuo |
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| Cardinal, Archbishop of Tokyo | |
Peter Tatsuo Doi in 1938
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| See | Tokyo |
| Enthroned | 2 December 1937 |
| Reign ended | 21 February 1970 |
| Predecessor | Jean-Alexis Chambon, MEP |
| Successor | Peter Shirayanagi |
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| Ordination | 1 May 1921 |
| Consecration | 13 February 1938 |
| Created Cardinal | 28 March 1960 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1892 Sendai, Miyagi, Japan |
| Died | 21 February 1970 (aged 77) Tokyo, Japan |
| Styles of Peter Doi |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Tokyo |
Peter Tatsuo Doi (born December 22, 1892 – died February 21, 1970) was an important Japanese leader in the Catholic Church. He was a Cardinal. From 1937 until his death, he served as the Archbishop of Tokyo. He became a cardinal in 1960.
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Peter Doi's Early Life and Education
Peter Doi was born in Sendai, Japan. He was baptized, which means he officially joined the Christian church, when he was nine years old. This happened on April 21, 1902.
He studied to become a priest at a special school called a seminary in Sendai. Later, he continued his studies at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome, Italy.
Becoming a Priest and Archbishop
Peter Doi became a priest on May 1, 1921. After that, he worked in churches in Sendai. He helped people and led religious services.
In 1934, he became a Secretary for the Pope's representative in Japan. This representative is called an Apostolic Delegation.
On December 2, 1937, Pope Pius XI chose Doi to be the Archbishop of Tokyo. An archbishop is a very important leader in the Catholic Church.
He officially became a bishop on February 13, 1938. Archbishop Jean-Alexis Chambon helped him become a bishop.
Leadership During World War II
During World War II, Peter Doi played a key role. He was the main leader of the National Catholic Central Committee in Japan. This committee helped guide the Catholic Church during a difficult time.
From 1945 to 1947, he also managed the Catholic area of Yokohama. This was a temporary role.
Becoming the First Japanese Cardinal
Pope John XXIII made Peter Doi a Cardinal on March 28, 1960. A cardinal is a very high-ranking official in the Catholic Church. They help choose the next Pope.
Doi was given the title of Cardinal Priest of S. Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana in Rome. This made him the first Japanese person to become a member of the College of Cardinals. The Vatican hoped he would help the Church in Japan grow stronger.
Important Church Meetings
Peter Doi attended the Second Vatican Council. This was a very important meeting of Catholic leaders from 1962 to 1965. They discussed how to update the Church for modern times.
He also helped choose the next Pope in 1963. He was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 1963 papal conclave. This meeting selected Pope Paul VI as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Later Life and Legacy
Peter Doi passed away in Tokyo on February 21, 1970, at the age of 77. He is buried in St. Mary's Cathedral.
On December 8, 1965, Doi helped deliver one of the final messages of the Second Vatican Council. He did this alongside another important cardinal, Stefan Wyszyński.
Images for kids
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Peter Tatsuo Doi in 1938
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Coat of arms of Peter Tatsuo Doi
