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His Excellency

Most Rev. Pedro B. Chau

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Newark

Born: June 28, 1967 · Managua · Age 59
Ordained priest: May 24, 2008
Ordained bishop: September 8, 2025
Rite: Latin

A priest for 18 years, 5 months

A bishop for 1 year, 1 month

15 years, 7 months until canonical retirement

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Jun 1967

Born

June 28, 1967 · Managua

May 2008

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 24, 2008

May 2025

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Newark

May 30, 2025 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

Sep 2025

Ordained Bishop

September 8, 2025

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