Military Ordinariate of Korea explained

Military Ordinariate of Korea
Latin:Ordinariatus Militaris Corea
Module:
Child:yes
Rr:Cheonjugyo Gunjonggyogu
Mr:Ch'ŏnjugyo Kunjonggyogu
Country:Korea
Catholics:87,093
Churches:95
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Rite:Latin Rite
Established:22 November 1983 (years ago)
Cathedral:Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral,[1] Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Bishop Title:Bishop
Bishop:Titus Seo Sang-bum
Emeritus Bishops:Francis Xavier Yu Soo-il, O.F.M.
Website:www.gunjong.or.kr

The Military Ordinariate of Korea is a military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Catholics serving in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Armed Forces and their families.

History

It was established as a military vicariate on 22 November 1983 and elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986.

Office holders

Military vicars

Military ordinaries

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 국직. Military Ordinariate of Korea . Korean . 2005 . 4 September 2021 .
  2. News: Cho Hyun . 2021-02-03 . 천주교 군종교구장 서상범 신부. korean . . 2021-06-14.