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Roman Catholic Diocese of Melaka–Johor

January 01, 1970

The Diocese of Malacca Johore (Latin: Dioecesis Melakana-Giohorana) is a diocese of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church in the ecclesiastical province of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It is located in southern region of Peninsular Malaysia, administering Melaka and Johor states.

Diocese of Malacca Johore

Dioecesis Melakana-Giohorana

Keuskupan Melaka-Johor
Location
CountryMalaysia
Ecclesiastical provinceKuala Lumpur
MetropolitanKuala Lumpur
Statistics
Area20,364 km2 (7,863 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2019)
5,978,000
42,134 (.7%)
Parishes21
Information
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
Established18 December 1972
CathedralCathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Johor Bahru
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAnthony Bernard Paul
Metropolitan ArchbishopJulian Leow Beng Kim (2014–current)
Vicar GeneralPeter Ng
Michael Mannayagam
Bishops emeritusPaul Tan Chee Ing (2003-2015)
Website
https://www.mjdiocese.my/

The mother church is the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Johor Bahru, Johor(e); there is also a former cathedral, now Church of St. Peter, in Melaka.

History edit

  • Established on 4 February 1558 as the Diocese of Malacca[1][2] on territory split off from the then Diocese of Goa, within the Portuguese colonial empire.
  • It became suffragan (the other being Diocese of Cochin) to the promoted Archdiocese of Goa[3]
  • Lost territory on 23 January 1576 to establish the Diocese of Macau (China)
  • Lost territory in 1712 to establish the Apostolic Prefecture of Islands of the Indian Ocean
  • 1838: Suppressed, its territory being joined with Siam
  • Restored on 10 September 1841, albeit again with pre-diocesan status and exempt, as the Apostolic Vicariate of Western Siam, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of Siam[4]
  • Promoted on 19 August 1888 as the Diocese of Malacca[1][2]
  • Promoted on 19 September 1953 as (non-metropolitan) Archdiocese of Malacca
  • 25 February 1955: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Malacca-Singapore, having lost territories to establish the Dioceses of Kuala Lumpur (now its Metropolitan) and of Penang
  • On 18 December 1972, the diocese was demoted and renamed as the Diocese of Malacca-Johor, when the Archdiocese of Malacca-Singapore was split into the Archdiocese of Singapore and this diocese. Rt. Rev James Chan was appointed as the first Bishop.
  • On 27 May 1985, its name was changed to the Diocese of Melaka-Johor. The diocese is suffragan of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.
  • On 13 February 2003, Rt. Rev Paul Tan Chee Ing, SJ was appointed as the second Bishop of the Melaka-Johor Diocese.
  • On 19 November 2015, the Vatican appointed Rt. Rev Anthony Bernard Paul as the third Bishop of this Diocese.[5]

Ordinaries edit

Suffragan bishops of the (First) Diocese of Malacca
  • Jorge de Santa Luzia (1558–1576)
  • João Ribeiro Gaio (1589 – death 1601)
  • Gonçalvo (Gonzalo) da Silva (1613–1632), later Bishop of Ceuta (Spain) (1632.09.06 – 1645) and Apostolic Prefect of Marocco (Morocco) (1632.09.06 – death 1649.02.16)
  • Gregório dos Anjos (? – 1677.08.30 not possessed), later Bishop of São Luís do Maranhão (Brazil) (1677.08.30 – death 1689.05.11)
  • Antonio a S. Theresia (1691-?)
  • Emmanuel a S. Antonio (1701–1738)
  • Antonius de Castro (3 Sep 1738 – death 9 Aug 1743)
  • Miguel de Bulhões e Souza (28 Mar 1746 – 8 Dec 1747), later Coadjutor Bishop of Belém do Pará (Brazil) (8 Dec 1747 – 18 May 1748), succeeding as Bishop of Belém do Pará (18 May 1748 – 24 Mar 1760), finally Bishop of Leiria (Portugal) (24 Mar 1760 – death 14 Sep 1779)
  • Gerardus a S. Joseph (19 Feb 1748 – death 1760.01)
  • Alexandre da Sagrada Familia Ferreira da Silva (16 Dec 1782 – 14 Feb 1785), later Bishop of São Paulo de Loanda (Angola) (14 Feb 1785 – 23 Nov 1787), Bishop of Angra (Portugal) (18 Dec 1815 – death 23 Apr 1818)
  • Francisco de São Damazo Abreu Vieira (29 Oct 1804 – 15 Mar 1815), later Metropolitan Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia (Brazil) (15 Mar 1815 – 18 Nov 1816)
Apostolic Vicars of Malacca-Singapore
  • Jean-Paul-Hilaire-Michel Courvezy, Paris Foreign Missions Society (M.E.P.) (10 Sep 1841 – 7 Sep 1844), Titular Bishop of Bitha (5 Apr 1832 – death 1 May 1857); previously Coadjutor Apostolic Vicar of Siam (Thailand) (5 Apr 1832 – 30 Mar 1834) succeeded as Apostolic Vicar of Siam (30 Mar 1834 – 10 Sep 1841)
  • Jean-Baptiste Boucho (3 Jun 1845 – 6 Mar 1871), Titular Bishop of Attalia (10 Jun 1845 – 6 Mar 1871)
  • Michel-Esther Le Turdu (6 Mar 1871 – death 10 May 1877), Titular Bishop of Corycus (23 Jan 1871 – 10 May 1877), succeeding as former Coadjutor Apostolic Vicar of Western Siam (23 Jan 1871 – 6 Mar 1871)
  • Edouard Gasnier (28 Mar 1878 – 19 Aug 1888 see below), Titular Bishop of Eucarpia (28 Mar 1878 – 19 Aug 1888)
Suffragan Bishops of the (Second) Diocese of Malacca
  • Edouard Gasnier (19 Aug 1888 – death 8 Apr 1896)
  • René-Michel-Marie Fée (21 Jul 1896 – death 20 Jan 1904)
  • Marie-Luc-Alphonse-Emile Barillon (10 May 1904 – 10 Jan 1933), emeritate as Titular Bishop of Thaumacus (10 Jan 1933 – 27 Jul 1935)
  • Adrien Pierre Devals (27 Nov 1933 – death 17 Jan 1945)
  • Michel Olçomendy (21 Jan 1947 – 19 Sep 1953 see below)
Archbishop of Malacca
  • Michel Olçomendy (see above 19 Sep 1953 – 25 Feb 1955 see below)
Metropolitan Archbishop of Malacca-Singapore
  • Michel Olçomendy (see above 25 Feb 1955 – 18 Dec 1972), also President of Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (1964–1969); later Archbishop of Singapore (Singapore) (18 Dec 1972 – 1976)
Suffragan Bishop of Malacca-Johor
Suffragan Bishops of Melaka-Johor
  • James Chan Soon Cheong (see above 1985 – retired 10 Dec 2001)
  • Paul Tan Chee Ing (13 Feb 2003 – retired 19 Nov 2015), also President of Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (1 Jan 2011 – 2012.08)
  • Anthony Bernard Paul (12 January 2016 – present)

Clergy edit

  • Msgr. Peter Ng Lai Huat
  • Msgr. Michael Mannayagam
  • Rev. James Rajendran
  • Rev. Anthony Nge Lee Kiang
  • Rev. Sebastian Koh Siong Yong, SJ
  • Rev. Adrian Francis
  • Rev. Alexuchelvam Mariasoosai
  • Rev. Claurence Motoyou, OFM
  • Rev. Cyril Mannayagam
  • Rev. Damian Charles Pereira
  • Rev. Devadasan Madala Muthu
  • Rev. Edward Rayappan
  • Rev. Jason Wong Kok Cheak
  • Rev. Joseph (Joe) Matthews, OFM Cap
  • Rev. John Baptist Yoew Kah Chok
  • Rev. John Chia Khee Long, CDD
  • Rev. John Kelvin Pereira
  • Rev. Joseph Heng Chon Sin
  • Rev. Joseph Lee Hock Jin, OFM
  • Rev. Lawrence Ng Yew Kim
  • Rev. Lionel Thomas
  • Rev. Louis Chin Soon Teck
  • Rev. Martinian Lee Hock Chuan
  • Rev. Matthew Bun Chang Yong
  • Rev. Dr. Michael Teng Woon Pheng
  • Rev. Moses Rayappan Paul Raj
  • Rev. Moses Yap Poh Sing, OFM
  • Rev. Neville Arul Sinnappah
  • Rev. Patrick Tyoh Kai Hong
  • Rev. Paul Sia Chau Kiang
  • Rev. Paul Wong Poh Loke
  • Rev. Ryan Innas Muthu
  • Rev. Simon Yong Kong Beng, SJ
  • Rev. Thomas Chong Tet Fook, SJ
  • Rev. Thomas Koo Kwai Fong, CDD

Retired edit

  • Rev. Bartholomew K.C. Wong
  • Rev. Benedict Yee Yat Chong
  • Rev. Lucas Ho

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b . Catholic Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015.
  2. ^ a b www.gcatholic.org | Diocese of Malacca–Johor(e)
  3. ^ Archdiocese of Goa – suffragan sees of Cochin and Malacca
  4. ^ . Original Catholic Encyclopedia, oce.catholic.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  5. ^ "Pope Francis appoints Msgr Bernard Paul as new Bishop of Melaka-Johor". 19 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
 
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External links edit

  • Official website
  • www.catholic-hierarchy.org | Diocese of Malacca-Johor
  • www.gcatholic.org | Diocese of Malacca-Johor

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January 01, 1970
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The Diocese of Malacca Johore Latin Dioecesis Melakana Giohorana is a diocese of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church in the ecclesiastical province of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia It is located in southern region of Peninsular Malaysia administering Melaka and Johor states Diocese of Malacca JohoreDioecesis Melakana GiohoranaKeuskupan Melaka JohorCathedral of the Sacred Heart of JesusLocationCountryMalaysiaEcclesiastical provinceKuala LumpurMetropolitanKuala LumpurStatisticsArea20 364 km2 7 863 sq mi Population Total Catholics as of 2019 5 978 00042 134 7 Parishes21InformationSui iuris churchLatin ChurchRiteRoman RiteEstablished18 December 1972CathedralCathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Johor BahruCurrent leadershipPopeFrancisBishopAnthony Bernard PaulMetropolitan ArchbishopJulian Leow Beng Kim 2014 current Vicar GeneralPeter NgMichael MannayagamBishops emeritusPaul Tan Chee Ing 2003 2015 Websitehttps www mjdiocese my The mother church is the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Johor Bahru Johor e there is also a former cathedral now Church of St Peter in Melaka Contents 1 History 2 Ordinaries 3 Clergy 3 1 Retired 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editEstablished on 4 February 1558 as the Diocese of Malacca 1 2 on territory split off from the then Diocese of Goa within the Portuguese colonial empire It became suffragan the other being Diocese of Cochin to the promoted Archdiocese of Goa 3 Lost territory on 23 January 1576 to establish the Diocese of Macau China Lost territory in 1712 to establish the Apostolic Prefecture of Islands of the Indian Ocean 1838 Suppressed its territory being joined with Siam Restored on 10 September 1841 albeit again with pre diocesan status and exempt as the Apostolic Vicariate of Western Siam on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of Siam 4 Promoted on 19 August 1888 as the 1 Diocese of Malacca 1 2 Promoted on 19 September 1953 as non metropolitan Archdiocese of Malacca 25 February 1955 Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Malacca Singapore having lost territories to establish the Dioceses of Kuala Lumpur now its Metropolitan and of Penang On 18 December 1972 the diocese was demoted and renamed as the Diocese of Malacca Johor when the Archdiocese of Malacca Singapore was split into the Archdiocese of Singapore and this diocese Rt Rev James Chan was appointed as the first Bishop On 27 May 1985 its name was changed to the Diocese of Melaka Johor The diocese is suffragan of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur On 13 February 2003 Rt Rev Paul Tan Chee Ing SJ was appointed as the second Bishop of the Melaka Johor Diocese On 19 November 2015 the Vatican appointed Rt Rev Anthony Bernard Paul as the third Bishop of this Diocese 5 Ordinaries editSuffragan bishops of the First Diocese of Malacca Jorge de Santa Luzia 1558 1576 Joao Ribeiro Gaio 1589 death 1601 Goncalvo Gonzalo da Silva 1613 1632 later Bishop of Ceuta Spain 1632 09 06 1645 and Apostolic Prefect of Marocco Morocco 1632 09 06 death 1649 02 16 Gregorio dos Anjos 1677 08 30 not possessed later Bishop of Sao Luis do Maranhao Brazil 1677 08 30 death 1689 05 11 Antonio a S Theresia 1691 Emmanuel a S Antonio 1701 1738 Antonius de Castro 3 Sep 1738 death 9 Aug 1743 Miguel de Bulhoes e Souza 28 Mar 1746 8 Dec 1747 later Coadjutor Bishop of Belem do Para Brazil 8 Dec 1747 18 May 1748 succeeding as Bishop of Belem do Para 18 May 1748 24 Mar 1760 finally Bishop of Leiria Portugal 24 Mar 1760 death 14 Sep 1779 Gerardus a S Joseph 19 Feb 1748 death 1760 01 Alexandre da Sagrada Familia Ferreira da Silva 16 Dec 1782 14 Feb 1785 later Bishop of Sao Paulo de Loanda Angola 14 Feb 1785 23 Nov 1787 Bishop of Angra Portugal 18 Dec 1815 death 23 Apr 1818 Francisco de Sao Damazo Abreu Vieira 29 Oct 1804 15 Mar 1815 later Metropolitan Archbishop of Sao Salvador da Bahia Brazil 15 Mar 1815 18 Nov 1816 Apostolic Vicars of Malacca Singapore Jean Paul Hilaire Michel Courvezy Paris Foreign Missions Society M E P 10 Sep 1841 7 Sep 1844 Titular Bishop of Bitha 5 Apr 1832 death 1 May 1857 previously Coadjutor Apostolic Vicar of Siam Thailand 5 Apr 1832 30 Mar 1834 succeeded as Apostolic Vicar of Siam 30 Mar 1834 10 Sep 1841 Jean Baptiste Boucho 3 Jun 1845 6 Mar 1871 Titular Bishop of Attalia 10 Jun 1845 6 Mar 1871 Michel Esther Le Turdu 6 Mar 1871 death 10 May 1877 Titular Bishop of Corycus 23 Jan 1871 10 May 1877 succeeding as former Coadjutor Apostolic Vicar of Western Siam 23 Jan 1871 6 Mar 1871 Edouard Gasnier 28 Mar 1878 19 Aug 1888 see below Titular Bishop of Eucarpia 28 Mar 1878 19 Aug 1888 Suffragan Bishops of the Second Diocese of Malacca Edouard Gasnier 19 Aug 1888 death 8 Apr 1896 Rene Michel Marie Fee 21 Jul 1896 death 20 Jan 1904 Marie Luc Alphonse Emile Barillon 10 May 1904 10 Jan 1933 emeritate as Titular Bishop of Thaumacus 10 Jan 1933 27 Jul 1935 Adrien Pierre Devals 27 Nov 1933 death 17 Jan 1945 Michel Olcomendy 21 Jan 1947 19 Sep 1953 see below Archbishop of Malacca Michel Olcomendy see above 19 Sep 1953 25 Feb 1955 see below Metropolitan Archbishop of Malacca Singapore Michel Olcomendy see above 25 Feb 1955 18 Dec 1972 also President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia Singapore and Brunei 1964 1969 later Archbishop of Singapore Singapore 18 Dec 1972 1976 Suffragan Bishop of Malacca Johor James Chan Soon Cheong 18 Dec 1972 1985 see below Suffragan Bishops of Melaka Johor James Chan Soon Cheong see above 1985 retired 10 Dec 2001 Paul Tan Chee Ing 13 Feb 2003 retired 19 Nov 2015 also President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia Singapore and Brunei 1 Jan 2011 2012 08 Anthony Bernard Paul 12 January 2016 present Clergy editMsgr Peter Ng Lai Huat Msgr Michael Mannayagam Rev James Rajendran Rev Anthony Nge Lee Kiang Rev Sebastian Koh Siong Yong SJ Rev Adrian Francis Rev Alexuchelvam Mariasoosai Rev Claurence Motoyou OFM Rev Cyril Mannayagam Rev Damian Charles Pereira Rev Devadasan Madala Muthu Rev Edward Rayappan Rev Jason Wong Kok Cheak Rev Joseph Joe Matthews OFM Cap Rev John Baptist Yoew Kah Chok Rev John Chia Khee Long CDD Rev John Kelvin Pereira Rev Joseph Heng Chon Sin Rev Joseph Lee Hock Jin OFM Rev Lawrence Ng Yew Kim Rev Lionel Thomas Rev Louis Chin Soon Teck Rev Martinian Lee Hock Chuan Rev Matthew Bun Chang Yong Rev Dr Michael Teng Woon Pheng Rev Moses Rayappan Paul Raj Rev Moses Yap Poh Sing OFM Rev Neville Arul Sinnappah Rev Patrick Tyoh Kai Hong Rev Paul Sia Chau Kiang Rev Paul Wong Poh Loke Rev Ryan Innas Muthu Rev Simon Yong Kong Beng SJ Rev Thomas Chong Tet Fook SJ Rev Thomas Koo Kwai Fong CDD Retired edit Rev Bartholomew K C Wong Rev Benedict Yee Yat Chong Rev Lucas HoSee also editCatholic Church in Malaysia List of Catholic dioceses structured view Episcopal Conference of Malaysia Singapore and Brunei List of Catholic dioceses in MalaysiaReferences edit a b Diocese of Malacca Catholic Encyclopedia Archived from the original on 3 October 2015 a b www gcatholic org Diocese of Malacca Johor e Archdiocese of Goa suffragan sees of Cochin and Malacca Vicariate Apostolic of Siam Original Catholic Encyclopedia oce catholic com Archived from the original on 30 March 2012 Retrieved 1 September 2011 Pope Francis appoints Msgr Bernard Paul as new Bishop of Melaka Johor 19 November 2015 Retrieved 19 November 2015 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Churches in Malaysia nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Roman Catholic churches in Malaysia External links editOfficial website www catholic hierarchy org Diocese of Malacca Johor www gcatholic org Diocese of Malacca Johor 1 29 12 N 103 46 12 E 1 4867 N 103 7700 E 1 4867 103 7700 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Roman Catholic Diocese of Melaka Johor amp oldid 1219039556, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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