Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Medan
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Medan (Latin: Medanen(sis)) is an archdiocese located in the city of Medan in Sumatra in Indonesia.
Archdiocese of Medan Archidioecesis Medanensis Keuskupan Agung Medan | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Ecclesiastical province | Medan |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 102,738 km2 (39,667 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 14,389,898 501,079 (3.5%) |
| Parishes | 53 |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Medan |
| Patron saint | Blessed Denis and Redemptus, martyrs |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Kornelius Sipayung, OFMCap |
| Vicar General | Michael Manurung, OFMCap |
| Bishops emeritus | Alfred Gonti Pius Datubara Archbishop Emeritus (1976-2009) |
| Website | |
| Website of the Archdiocese | |
History
- June 30, 1911: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Sumatra from the Apostolic Vicariate of Batavia
- December 27, 1923: Renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Padang
- July 18, 1932: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Padang
- December 23, 1941: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Medan
- January 3, 1961: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Medan
Leadership
- Archbishops of Medan (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Kornelius Sipayung, OFMCap (December 8, 2018 - now) [1]
- Archbishop Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga, OFMCap (February 12, 2009 – December 7, 2018 retired) [2]
- Archbishop Alfred Gonti Pius Datubara, OFMCap (May 24, 1976 – February 12, 2009 retired)
- Archbishop Antoine Henri van den Hurk, OFMCap (January 3, 1961 – May 24, 1976)
- Vicars Apostolic of Medan (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Antoine Henri van den Hurk, OFMCap (later Archbishop) (January 1, 1955 – January 3, 1961)
- Bishop Mattia Leonardo Trudone Brans, OFMCap (December 23, 1941 – 1954)
- Vicars Apostolic of Padang (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Mattia Leonardo Trudone Brans, OFMCap (July 18, 1932 – December 23, 1941)
- Prefects Apostolic of Padang (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Mattia Leonardo Trudone Brans, OFMCap (July 22, 1921 – July 18, 1932)
- Prefects Apostolic of Sumatra (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Liberato da Exel, OFMCap (1916 – 1921)
- Fr. Giacomo Cluts, OFMCap (1911 – 1916)
References
- "Resignations and Appointments, 08.12.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.02.2009" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 12 February 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
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