Joseph Phuong Nguyen

Joseph Phương Thế Nguyễn (born March 25, 1957) is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. On June 1, 2016, Nguyen became the Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Kamloops. Prior to his appointment, Nguyen held the post of Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Vancouver, second to Archbishop Miller.

The Most Reverend

Joseph Phương Thế Nguyễn
Bishop of Kamloops
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ProvinceVancouver
SeeKamloops
AppointedJune 1, 2016
InstalledAugust 25, 2016
PredecessorDavid Monroe
Orders
OrdinationMay 30, 1992
by Adam Exner
ConsecrationAugust 25, 2016
by J. Michael Miller
Personal details
Born
Giuse Nguyễn Thế Phương

(1957-03-25) March 25, 1957
Ha Lan, Vietnam
NationalityCanadian
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceKamloops
Previous post(s)
  • Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Vancouver (2013–2016)
MottoState in Domino
(English: Stand firm in the Lord)
(Vietnamese: Đứng vững trong Chúa)
Coat of arms
Ordination history of
Joseph Phuong Nguyen
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byAdam Exner (Vancouver)
DateMay 30, 1992
PlaceHoly Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorJ. Michael Miller (Vancouver)
Co-consecratorsDavid Monroe (Kamloops em.)
Stephen Jensen (Prince George)
DateAugust 25, 2016
PlaceSandman Centre, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Source(s):
Styles of
Joseph Phương Thế Nguyễn
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleYour Excellency
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