A. Catholic Population
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According to the statistics from the diocese of Daejeon, as of the end of 2006, Daejeon diocese had 225,560 baptized Catholics, representing 6.5 percent of all 3,476,805 people in the territory. At that time, the diocese had 111 parishes with resident priests and 76 mission stations. During 2006, the archdiocese recorded 6,718 baptisms. |
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| Daejeon Catholic University |
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People in the Diocese
Baptized Catholics: 325,453, or 9.8 percent
Members of other Christian denominations: 662,866, or 20.0 percent
Followers of non-Christian religions or cults (Buddhist, Won Buddhist and others): 727,812, or 21.9 percent
People without religions : 1,601,837, or 48.3 percent
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B. Diocesan and Religious Priests
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Diocesan priests: 248 (All Koreans)
Missionary priests: 4 (All Foreigners)
Religious priests: 14 (13 Koreans, 1 Foreigner)
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C. Deacons
D. Religious Brothers, Sisters
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Religious Brothers: 15 (13 Koreans, 2 Foreigners)
Religious Sisters: 548 (538 Koreans, 10 Foreigners)
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E. Lay Missionaries, Catechists
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Lay missionaries: 2
Catechists: 183
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F. Minor and Major Seminaries, Seminarians
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Name: Daejeon Catholic University (St. Joseph Major Seminary)
Diocesan seminarians: 156
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G. There are 106 parishes in the diocese.
Diocesan Activities and Organizations
A. Major Diocesan Commissions and Organizations
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Disabled Chaplain
Family Chaplain
Foreign Workers Chaplain
Hospital Chaplain
Occupational Chaplain
Prison Apostolate Chaplain
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B. Catholic Educational Institutions
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Schools |
Students |
| Post-secondary |
1 |
157 |
| Secondary |
8 |
4,682 |
| Primary |
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703 |
| Kindergarten |
16 |
1,727 |
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C. Catholic Social Welfare
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| St. Mary's Hospital in Daejeon City |
All: 30
1 Hospital with 167 doctors and 359 nurses
1 Multi social service center
1 Welfare institutions for children : 1 day care center
5 Youth protection facilities : 1 study room, 2 protective facilities and 2 shelters
1 Welfare institutions for women : 1 shelter
8 Welfare institutions for the aged : 3 homes, 2 nursing homes, 1 protective facility, 1 welfare center and 1 other
4 Welfare institutions for the disabled : 2 protective facilities, 1 job training center and 1 other
4 Welfare institutions for the homeless : 1 protective facility and 3 facilities for free meal service
1 Welfare institution for correction
4 counseling centers
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D. Social Communications
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The Catholic Times (Daejeon Branch)
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E. Other Church Organizations and Associations
F. Retreat and Education Centers
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Catholic Culture Center
Tae-chol Catholic Institute of Education
Prayer House
Salesian Camping Site
Salesian Youth Center
Solmoe Retreat Center
Surichigol Retreat Center
Seton House of Spirituality
St. J. Hasang Education Center
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Religious Congregations, Societies and Institutes
A. Religious Institutes of Men
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Clerical Congregation of the Blessed Korean Martyrs
Franciscan Missionaries of Service
Order of Friars Minor ~ OFM
Paris Foreign Missions Society ~ MEP
Society of Jesus ~ SJ
Society of St. Francis de Sales ~ SDB
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B. Religious Institutes of Women
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Blessed Sacrament Sisters of Charity ~ BBS
Caritas Sisters of Miyazaki in Korea ~ CSM
Clarissan Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament ~ MC
Congregatio Jesu ~ CJ
Congregation of the Sacred Word ~ CSW
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians ~ FMA
Daughters of St. Paul ~ FSP
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi ~ SFMA
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Service
Franciscan Sisters of Militia Immaculate
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ SSCJ
Little Servants of the Holy Family of Seoul
Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Daegu Priory ~ OSB
Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Busan ~ OSB
Order of Discalced Carmelite Nuns ~ OCD
Sisters of the Annunciation
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Mirinae
Sisters of the Blessed Korean Martyrs
Sister of Palma of Blessed Korean Martyrs
Sisters of Prado
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill ~ SC
Sisters of Divine Providence ~ CDP
Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
-Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres ~ SPC
The Sisters of Notre Dame ~ SND
The Fraternity of the Little Sisters of Jesus
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| General Characteristics of the Diocese
In a land area of 9,140 square kilometers, the Daejeon diocesan territory includes Daejeon Metropolitan City and Chungcheongnam-do (province).
The diocese was erected as a "missio indepens" (independent mission) on May 8, 1948, and became an apostolic vicariate on June 23, 1958. On March 10, 1962, it was elevated to diocese and became a member of the ecclesiastical province headed by Seoul archdiocese. As of the end of 2004, it had 106 parishes, 218,082 Catholics and 237 priests.
Daejeon diocese is the birthplace of the first Korean priest, Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon, and has many shrines connected with him such as the Solmoi shrine. The diocese also has many historical places related to the persecutions of Christians in the 19th century, such as the Haemi Fortress and Kalmaemot.
Daejeon diocese is concentrating on promoting priestly vocations and much work is done by the diocesan major seminary in this respect. About 20 priests are ordained annually as a result of the seminary's efforts.
The diocese also built the St. J. Hasang Education Center near Daejeon Catholic University for the education of lay people in the diocese and in the nation. The center was the venue of the 8th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences held in August 2004.
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| The Solmoi Holy Shine |
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The Haemi Fortress |
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Population
In Daejeon diocesan jurisdiction, the population is 3,476,805 at the end of 2006. (Some 7.0 percent of the whole population 49,624,269 in the country) Most residents are ethnic Koreans.
Climate
Daejeon diocese falls within the temperate zone and has the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. The yearly average temperature is 11-13 degrees Celsius. The annual precipitation in the region averages 1,100-1,300 millimeters. Most of the rainfall occurs within the monsoon period of June through September.
Topography
The Chungcheongnam province is in the central area of the Korean peninsula. It is the lowest-lying region here with an average altitude of some 100 meters. The area is also the center of South Korea's railroads and highways. Daejeon is the junction of many highways and railways leading from Seoul to southeastern areas such as Daegu and Busan, and southwestern areas such as Gwangju and Mokpo.
Language
Standard Korean is in use. English, a mandatory subject in schools, is spoken and understood in business and tourist areas. All traffic signs are in English and Korean.
The website of Daejeon Diocese is available (in Korean) at: www.tjcatholic.or.kr
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