Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka (31 August 1927 – 29 July 2021) was a Japanese Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kyoto, seated in Kyoto, from 8 July 1976, until 3 March 1997.[1]
Early life
Tanaka was born on 31 August 1927, in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.[1] He was ordained as a Catholic priest on 21 December 1951.[1]
Appointment as bishop
On 8 July 1976, Pope Paul VI appointed Tanaka as the Bishop of the Diocese of Kyoto and his ordination was held on 23 September 1976.[1] He served as Bishop of Kyoto until his mandatory retirement 3 March 1997, but remained bishop emeritus for the rest of his life.
Death
Bishop Emeritus Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka died in Uwajima on 29 July 2021, at the age of 93.[2]
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4]"Bishop Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka". Union of Catholic Asian News. Archived from the original on 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- 2."Bishop Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. 2021-07-29. Archived from the original on 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-05.