Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Medan explained

Jurisdiction:	Archdiocese
Medan
Latin:	Archidioecesis Medanensis
Local:	Keuskupan Agung Medan
Country:	Indonesia
Province:	Medan
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Medan
Patron:	Blessed Denis and Redemptus, martyrs
Parishes:	53
Area Km2:	102,738
Population:	14,389,898
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	501,079
Catholics Percent:	3.5
Metro Archbishop:	Kornelius Sipayung, OFMCap
Emeritus Bishops:	Alfred Gonti Pius Datubara Archbishop Emeritus (1976-2009)
Vicar General:	Michael Manurung, OFMCap
Website:	Website of the Archdiocese

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Medan (Latin: Medanen(sis)) is an archdiocese located in the city of Medan in Sumatra in Indonesia.

History

• 30 June 1911: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Sumatra from the Apostolic Vicariate of Batavia
• 27 December 1923: Renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Padang
• 18 July 1932: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Padang
• 23 December 1941: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Medan
• 3 January 1961: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Medan

Leadership

• Archbishops of Medan (Roman rite)
  • Archbishop Kornelius Sipayung, OFMCap (8 December 2018 - now) ^[1]
  • Archbishop Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga, OFMCap (12 February 2009 – 7 December 2018 retired) ^[2]
  • Archbishop Alfred Gonti Pius Datubara, OFMCap (24 May 1976 – 12 February 2009 retired)
  • Archbishop Antoine Henri van den Hurk, OFMCap (3 January 1961 – 24 May 1976)
• Vicars Apostolic of Medan (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Antoine Henri van den Hurk, OFMCap (later Archbishop) (1 January 1955 – 3 January 1961)
  • Bishop Mattia Leonardo Trudone Brans, OFMCap (23 December 1941 – 1954)
• Vicars Apostolic of Padang (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Mattia Leonardo Trudone Brans, OFMCap (18 July 1932 – 23 December 1941)
• Prefects Apostolic of Padang (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Mattia Leonardo Trudone Brans, OFMCap (22 July 1921 – 18 July 1932)
• Prefects Apostolic of Sumatra (Roman Rite)
  • Fr. Liberato da Exel, OFMCap (1916 – 1921)
  • Fr. Giacomo Cluts, OFMCap (1911 – 1916)

Suffragan dioceses

• Padang
• Sibolga

Sources

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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Notes and References

1. Holy See Press Office . 8 December 2018. Resignations and Appointments, 08.12.2018 . 8 December 2018.
2. Holy See Press Office . 7 December 2018. Rinunce e Nomine, 12.02.2009 . it . 12 February 2009.