Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka


Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka was a Japanese Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kyoto, seated in Kyoto, from July 8, 1976, until March 3, 1997.

Early life

Tanaka was born on August 31, 1927, in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. He was ordained as a Catholic priest on December 21, 1951.

Appointment as bishop

On July 8, 1976, Pope Paul VI appointed Tanaka as the Bishop of the Diocese of Kyoto and his ordination was held on September 23, 1976. He served as Bishop of Kyoto until his mandatory retirement March 3, 1997, but remained bishop emeritus for the rest of his life.

Death

Bishop Emeritus Raymond Ken'ichi Tanaka died in Uwajima on July 29, 2021, at the age of 93.