Roman Catholic Diocese of Masan
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History
On February 15, 1966 Pope Paul VI established the Diocese of Masan with territory taken from the Diocese of Busan.[1][2]
Leadership
Ordinaries
- Servant of God Stephen Kim Sou-hwan (1966–1968), appointed Archbishop of Seoul
- Joseph Byeong Hwa Chang (1968–1988)
- Michael Pak Jeong-il (1988–2002)
- Francis Xavier Ahn Myong-ok (2002–2016)
- Constantine Bae Ki-hyen (2016–2022)[3]
- The Rev. Paul Shin Eun-geun (2022-2024; apostolic administrator)[4][5]
- Linus Lee Seong-hyo (2024–present)[6]
Coadjutor Bishops
- Francis Xavier Ahn Myong-ok (2000–2002)
See also
References
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- ↑ Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea website, Rev. Paul SHIN Eun Keun
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External links
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