Peter Baptist Tadamaro Ishigami, O.F.M. Cap. was born on Dec. 1, 1920 in Kasari (now part of Amami city), Kagoshima Prefecture. He was ordained a priest of Order of Friars Minor Capuchin on Sept. 6, 1952. He was appointed Bishop of Naha on Dec. 18, 1972. His episcopal ordination was on Feb. 11, 1973. He retired on Jan. 24, 1997.
