Jean-Baptiste Anouilh Explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific-Prefix:Most Reverend
Jean-Baptiste Anouilh
Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li
Church:Catholic Church
Term:1858–1869
Predecessor:None
Successor:François-Ferdinand Tagliabue
Ordination:Oct 1847
Consecration:22 Jun 1851
Consecrated By:Joseph-Martial Mouly
Birth Date:8 Nov 1819
Birth Place:Prat-Bonrepaux, France
Death Date:18 Feb 1869 (age 49)
Previous Post:Titular Bishop of Abydus (1848–1858)
Nationality:French

Jean-Baptiste Anouilh, C.M. (Chinese: 董若翰) (1819–1869) was a Catholic prelate who served as the first Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li (1858–1869), Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Peking (1848–1858), and Titular Bishop of Abydus (1848–1858).[1] [2] [3] [4]

Biography

Jean-Baptiste Anouilh was born in Prat-Bonrepaux, France and ordained a priest in the Congregation of the Mission on Oct 1847. On 28 Mar 1848, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius IX as Titular Bishop of Abydus and Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Peking. On 22 Jun 1851, he was consecrated bishop by Joseph-Martial Mouly, Titular Bishop of Fussala. On 14 Dec 1858, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius IX as Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li. He served as Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li until his death on 18 Feb 1869.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ritzler, Remigius. Pirminus Sefrin. Hierarchia catholica Medii et recentioris aevi... A Pontificatu PII PP. IX (1846) usque ad Pontificatum Leonis PP. XIII (1903). 1978. VIII. 71. Il Messaggero di S. Antonio. Latin.
  2. Web site: Cheney . David M. . Bishop Jean-Baptiste Anouilh, C.M. . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. March 25, 2018.
  3. Web site: Cheney . David M.. Diocese of Zhengding [Chengting] ]. Catholic-Hierarchy.org. March 25, 2018.
  4. Web site: Chow . Gabriel. Diocese of Zhengding 正定 . GCatholic.org. March 25, 2018.