Manager Peter Seiichi SHIRAYANAGI

Background

SHIRAYANAGI, Manager Peter Seiichi was born on June 17, 1928 in Tokyo.

Education

Gyosei Stella Maris School, Major Seminary, Tokyo and Urban University, Rome.

Career

Ordained priest 1954. Secretary Archbishop’s House 1954-1966, in Rome 1957-1960. Auxiliary Bishop of Tokyo 1966.

Coadjutor with right of succession 1969.

Archbishop of Tokyo since 1970. Vice-President Bishops" Conference of Japan 1975, President 1983.

President Episcopal Commission, for Social Action 1975.

Achievements

• Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1954, consecrated bishop, 1966, created cardinal, 1994.