Peter Tatsuo Doi facts for kids
- In this Japanese name, the family name is Doi.
Quick facts for kids His Eminence Peter Tatsuo Doi |
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| Cardinal, Archbishop of Tokyo | |
Peter Tatsuo Doi in 1938
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| See | Archdiocese of Tokyo |
| Appointed | 1937 |
| Reign ended | 1970 |
| Predecessor | Jean-Alexis Chambon |
| Successor | Peter Shirayanagi |
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| Created Cardinal | 1960 |
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| Born | December 22, 1892 Sendai, Japan |
| Died | February 21, 1970 |
Peter Tatsuo Doi (born December 22, 1892 – died February 21, 1970) was an important Japanese leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He made history by becoming the very first Japanese person to be named a Cardinal. A Cardinal is a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church, chosen by the Pope.
Early Life and Studies
Peter Tatsuo Doi was born in Sendai, Japan. When he was older, he traveled to Rome, Italy, to study. This is where he learned a lot about the Catholic faith and prepared for his future role.
Becoming a Priest
After his studies, Peter Tatsuo Doi became a priest in 1921. This meant he could lead church services and help people with their faith. He dedicated his life to serving the church.
In 1934, he took on an important job. He became the Secretary for the Pope's official representative in Japan. This role helped him work closely with church leaders.
Serving as a Bishop
In 1937, Peter Tatsuo Doi was chosen to be the Bishop of Tokyo. A bishop is a senior priest who oversees a group of churches in a specific area, called a diocese. He was responsible for guiding the Catholic community in Tokyo.
From 1945 to 1947, he also helped manage the Catholic Diocese of Yokohama. This showed his dedication to helping the church in different parts of Japan.
Becoming a Cardinal
A very special moment for Peter Tatsuo Doi came in 1960. Pope John XXIII chose him to become a Cardinal. This was a huge honor, as it made him one of the Pope's closest advisors. He was given the title of Cardinal of Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana.
In 1965, Cardinal Doi played a role in the Second Vatican Council. This was a major meeting of Catholic leaders from all over the world. He was among those who read the important closing messages from this council.
| Preceded by Jean-Alexis Chambon |
Archbishop of Tokyo 1937–1970 |
Succeeded by Peter Shirayanagi |
