Diocese of Sapporo

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DIOCESE OF SAPPORO (Dioecesis Sapporensis)

Country : Japan
Denomination : Roman Catholic

Established : 1915 as Apostolic Prefecture of Sapporo, elevated to Vicaraiate Apostolic 1929 and become a Diocese in 1952

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  Benedict Takahiko Tomizawa (1952-1987)

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  Peter Toshio Jinushi (1987-2009)

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  Bernard Taiji Katsuya (2013-present)

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