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Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto

1932 – 2002

Japanese Catholic Bishop

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About Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto

Lived 1932 – 2002 (aged 70). Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto (February 14, 1932 - August 31, 2002) was a bishop of the Catholic Church. His baptismal name was "Francis Xavier". Shimamoto was ordained a Catholic priest on 23 November 1958. In 1979 he was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Urawa and consecrated on 20 March 1980. In 1990 Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nagasaki. On 31 August 2002 Shimamoto died.

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Important facts

Born

14 February 1932, Goto

Birth century

20th century

Died

31 August 2002, Nagasaki

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Positions held

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Nagasaki, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saitama

Also known as

Kaname Shimamoto, Shimamoto Kaname

People in Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto's life

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John

1881 – 1963

Latin Catholic priest

John Paul

1928 – 2009

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto?

Japanese Catholic Bishop

When was Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto born?

Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto was born on 14 February 1932 in Goto.

When did Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto die?

Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto died on 31 August 2002 in Nagasaki.

What was Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto's occupation?

Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto

· Wikidata: Q14767579

· DBpedia: Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto

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