Bishop of Jeonju
John Kim Son-Tae. 1961.09.15 Born in Ik-san si, Jeonbuk 1980-1983 Bachelor in Theology, Catholic University of Gwanju 1987-1989 Master in Theology, Catholic University of Gwangju 1989.1.20 Ordained to the Priesthood 1989-1990 Parochial Vicar of Jeon-dong Parish of Jeonju 1990-1991 Parochial Vicar Dunyul-dong Parish of Jeonju 1991-1997 Studied at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.(Licentiate and doctorate in fundamental theology) 1997-2001 Vicar director of the diocesan Catechetic Institute 2001-2003 Director of the diocesan Catechetic Institute 2003-2005 Pastor of Solnae Parish of Jeonju 2006-2009 Director of the Diocesan Catechetic Institute, Jeonju 2009-2013 Pastor of Hwasan-dong Parish of Jeonju 2013-2016 Pastor of Yunjy-dong Parish of Jeonju 2016-2017 Pastor of Samcheon-dong Parish of Jeonju Mar. 14, 2017 Appointed as Bishop of the Jeonju May 13, 2017 Consecrated as Bishop, Took possession of the See of Jeonju Oct. 18, 2017 - Mar. 10, 2021 President of the Committee for Commemoration of Martyrs & Pastoral Care of Pilgrimages of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK) Oct. 18, 2017 - Mar. 10, 2021 Member of the Episcopal Commission for Mission &pastoral Care of the CBCK Mar. 10, 2021 - Mar. 11, 2026 President of the Committee for Justice & Peace of the CBCK Mar. 10, 2021 - Mar. 11, 2026 Member of the Episcopal Commission for Social Affairs of the CBCK Oct. 11, 2023 - present Auditor of the CCK Mar. 11, 2026 - present President of the Committee for the Reconciliation of the Korean People of the CBCK Mar. 11, 2026 - present Member of the Episcopal Commission for Mission & Pastoral Care of the CBCK Mar. 11, 2026 - present Member of the Special Episcopal Commission for the Reconciliation of the Korean People of the CBCK.