Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Shan-Tung
- Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Shan-Tung
- Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Shan-Tung
-
Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Shan-tung
† Catholic_Encyclopedia ► Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Shan-tung
On 2 Jan., 1882, the then vicar Apostolic of Shan-tung, Rt. Rev. Mgr. D. Cosi, elected as pro-vicar Apostolic for the southern part of his vicariate Father John Baptist Anzer, a member of the Steyl Seminary. Father Anzer with another missionary of the same seminary went to this part of the mission, where the Catholic religion had been scarcely preached before. Later, other missionaries of the same society name, and in 1886 the Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Shan-tung was erected. In 1898 the four civil districts of Kiao-Chau, Tsi-Me, Kau-Mi and Chu-chong, belonging to the German Government, were added. The climate is temperate, and there are 12,000,000 inhabitants. The mission is entrusted to the priests of the Divine Word of Steyl. The actual vicar Apostolic is Rt. Rev. Mgr. Augustine Henninghaus, titular Bishop of Hupæpa, appointed 7 Aug., 1904. He resides at Yen-Chu-Fu. In 1904 the mission had: 37 European priests; 11 native priests; 26,300 Catholics; 40,400 catechumens; and 130 churches and chapels. In 1908 there were: 46 European priests; 12 native priests; 35,301 Catholics; 39,838 catechumens; 131 churches and chapels; 1 seminary, with 6 students; 1 preparatory seminary, with 50 students; 8 Chino-German schools, with 323 students; 107 schools for catechumens, with 1384 students; 2 schools for catechists, with 194 students; 33 Chinese schools, with 350 pupils; 1 college for European girls, with 51 students; 2 asylums for old men, with 68 inmates; 1 hospital; 6 orphanages, with 428 orphans; 3 Marianist Brothers; 12 sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary; 6 Servants of the Holy Ghost.
Missiones Catholicæ (
Rome, 1907).
V.H. MONTANAR
Transcribed by Maria Medina Dedicated to Antonieta Lee
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume VIII. — New York: Robert Appleton Company.
Nihil Obstat.
1910.
Catholic encyclopedia.
Look at other dictionaries:
Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Shan-Tung — Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Shan tung † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Vicariate Apostolic of Northern Shan tung Erected by Gregory XVI (see Pope Gregory XVI) in 1839. The first vicar Apostolic was Louis de Besi, formerly Pro Vicar of Hu … Catholic encyclopedia
Vicariate Apostolic of Eastern Shan-Tung — Vicariate Apostolic of Eastern Shan tung † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Vicariate Apostolic of Eastern Shan tung This mission was separated in 1894 from Northern Shan Tung and erected into a vicariate Apostolic. It includes the three civil … Catholic encyclopedia
Shan-tung, Vicariate Apostolic of Southern — • On 2 Jan., 1882, the then vicar Apostolic of Shan tung, Rt. Rev. Mgr. D. Cosi, elected as pro vicar Apostolic for the southern part of his vicariate Father John Baptist Anzer, a member of the Steyl Seminary Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Apostolic vicariate — An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries which do not have a diocese. It is therefore essentially provisional, though it may last for a century or more.… … Wikipedia
The Church in China — The Church in China † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Church in China Ancient Christians The introduction of Christianity into China has been ascribed not only to the Apostle of India, St. Thomas, but also to St. Bartholomew. In the… … Catholic encyclopedia
Mongolia — • The name used to designate an immense uneven plateau, part of the Chinese Empire, extending, roughly speaking, from the Tarbagatal to the great K ingan chains Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Mongolia Mongolia … Catholic encyclopedia
Manchuria — • A north eastern division of the Chinese Empire and the cradle of the present [1910] imperial dynasty Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Manchuria Manchuria … Catholic encyclopedia
Order of Friars Minor — Order of Friars Minor † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order of Friars Minor (Also known as FRANCISCANS.) This subject may be conveniently considered under the following heads: I. General History of the Order; A. First Period (1209… … Catholic encyclopedia
Northern Shen-Si — Northern Shen si † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Northern Shen si (VICARIATE APOSTOLIC). In 1640 the Christian religion was preached for the first time in the Province of Shen si. It was, by turns, looked upon with favor and disfavor by … Catholic encyclopedia
