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]

Most Reverend

Jean-Baptiste Anouilh
Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1858–1869
PredecessorNone
SuccessorFrançois-Ferdinand Tagliabue
Previous post(s)Titular Bishop of Abydus (1848–1858)
Orders
OrdinationOct 1847
Consecration22 Jun 1851
by Joseph-Martial Mouly
Personal details
Born8 Nov 1819
Died18 Feb 1869 (age 49)
NationalityFrench

Biography

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Jean-Baptiste Anouilh was born in Prat-Bonrepaux, France and ordained a priest in the Congregation of the Mission on Oct 1847.[2] 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.[1][2] On 22 Jun 1851, he was consecrated bishop by Joseph-Martial Mouly, Titular Bishop of Fussala.[2] On 14 Dec 1858, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius IX as Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li.[2] He served as Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li until his death on 18 Feb 1869.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ritzler, Remigius; Pirminus Sefrin (1978). Hierarchia catholica Medii et recentioris aevi... A Pontificatu PII PP. IX (1846) usque ad Pontificatum Leonis PP. XIII (1903) (in Latin). Vol. VIII. Il Messaggero di S. Antonio. p. 71.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Cheney, David M. "Bishop Jean-Baptiste Anouilh, C.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  3. ^ Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Zhengding [Chengting]". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  4. ^ Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Zhengding 正定". GCatholic.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Titular Bishop of Abydus
1848–1858
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Peking
1848–1858
Succeeded by
Preceded by
None
Vicar Apostolic of Southwestern Chi-Li
1858–1869
Succeeded by