Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka
Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Kyoto | |
| Native name | ライムンド 田中健一 |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Kyoto |
| In office | 8 July 1976 – 3 March 1997 |
| Predecessor | Paul Yoshiyuki Furuya |
| Successor | Paul Yoshinao Otsuka |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 December 1951 |
| Consecration | 23 September 1976 by Paul Yoshigoro Taguchi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1927 |
| Died | 29 July 2021 (aged 93) Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan |
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 2 3 4 "Bishop Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka". Union of Catholic Asian News. Archived from the original on 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ↑ "Bishop Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. 2021-07-29. Archived from the original on 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-05.