Chancellor
Bishop Stephen Lee Bun Sang
The Chancellor of the University of Saint Joseph is ipso facto the Bishop of the Diocese of Macao.
Functions and Authority
The Chancellor exerts the following primary functions:
- Appointment of the Rector, Vice-Rector(s) and Administrator.
- Approval of the university’s identity, educational philosophy, and core values through consultation with relevant parties.
- Presides over major university celebrations, degree conferment ceremonies, and formal academic events in the capacity of Chancellor.
History and Institutional Development
During its founding period, the Chancellor of the University of Saint Joseph concurrently served as Chancellor of the Portuguese Catholic University (Universidade Católica Portuguesa, UCP) under a cooperative agreement between the two institutions. In April 2017, the University Charter was amended to formalize the appointment of the Bishop of the Diocese of Macao as Chancellor, enhancing governance and ensuring localized development and academic stability. This transition strengthened the university’s ties to Macao’s society while signifying a professional transformation in its governance structure.
Past Chancellors:
- 2013/2017 – D. Manuel Clemente
- 1998/2013 – D. José Policarpo
- 1996/1998 – D. António Ribeiro
