By Diocese of Sibu
SIBU — With deep sorrow yet in the hope of the Resurrection, we announce that Dominic Su Haw Chiu, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Sibu, has returned to the Lord at 9.52am on Friday, 15th May 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on 26 May 1939, he was ordained a priest on 4 December 1969 and was appointed the first Bishop of Sibu on 22 December 1986. He was consecrated bishop on 6 January 1987 by Saint Pope John Paul II and installed on 11 February 1987. He faithfully shepherded the Diocese until his retirement on 24 December 2011, after which he was succeeded by Joseph Hii Teck Kwong.
We thank God for his devoted and tireless service to the Roman Catholic Church, his gentle shepherding of God’s people, and his witness of humility and faith. His life and ministry remains a lasting blessing to the Church in Sibu and beyond.
We invite all clergy, religious, and faithful to pray for the repose of his soul.
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.”
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