Diocese of Takamatsu
| Diocese of Takamatsu Dioecesis Takamatsuensis カトリック高松教区 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Headquarters | Takamatsu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 18,804 km2 (7,260 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2022) 3,649,452 4320 (0.1%) |
| Parishes | 25 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 27 January 1904 |
| Dissolved | 15 August 2023 |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Osaka |
| Cathedral | Sakuramachi Cathedral Church, Takamatsu |
Diocese of Takamatsu — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Takamatsu (Latin: Takamatsuensis, Japanese: カトリック高松教区) is a former diocese that comprised the island of Shikoku,[1] with its cathedral, Sakuramachi Cathedral Church, located in the city of Takamatsu. It included the Japanese prefectures of Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima and Kōchi.[2] On 15 August 2023, the diocese was incorporated into the Archdiocese of Osaka 大阪 to form the new Archdiocese of Osaka-Takamatsu.[3]
History
- 27 January 1904: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Shikoku from the Diocese of Osaka
- 13 September 1963: Promoted as the Diocese of Takamatsu
- 15 August 2023: Incorporated into the Archdiocese of Osaka-Takamatsu
Leadership
- Bishops of Takamatsu
- John the Apostle Eijiro Suwa (使徒ヨハネ諏訪榮治郎) (June 19, 2011 – September 26, 2022)
- Francis Xavier Osamu Mizobe (フランシスコ・ザビエル溝部脩), S.D.B. (May 14, 2004 – June 18, 2011)
- Joseph Satoshi Fukahori (ヨセフ深堀 敏) (July 7, 1977 – May 14, 2004)
- Franciscus Xaverius Eikichi Tanaka (フランシスコ・ザビエル田中英吉) (September 13, 1963 – 1977)
- Prefects Apostolic of Shikoku
- Paul Yashigoro Taguchi (パウロ田口芳五郎) (November 25, 1941 – 1962)
- Fr. Thomas de la Hoz (トマス・デ・ラ・ホス), O.P. (Apostolic Administrator 1932 – 1935)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Takamatsu was a defunct roman catholic diocese of the Catholic Church.[4]
External links
References
- Back to citation The Catholic Church in Japan: 16 Dioceses Catholic Bishops Conference of Japan (CBCJ) website. Accessed 2011-10-28.
- Back to citation Diocese of Takamatsu at CBCJ webpage. Accessed 2011-10-28.
- Back to citation "Erection of the metropolitan archdiocese of Osaka-Takamatsu, Japan, and appointment of first metropolitan archbishop" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- Back to citation Roman Catholic Diocese of Takamatsu, official website
External links
- GCatholic.org
- Catholic Hierarchy
- Diocese website
- Diocese of Takamatsu at Catholic Bishops Conference of Japan website
- Diocese of Takamatsu at Catholic Bishops Conference of Japan website (in Japanese)