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Bishop Teddeus Guo Yingong † (July 8, 1990 Ordained - Jan. 4, 2005 Died)
Father Alphonse Van Buggenhout, C.I.C.M. † (Apostolic Administrator March 31, 1950 - Sept. 14, 1981)
Bishop Franciscus Joosten, C.I.C.M. † (Juni 14, 1932 Appointed - Nov. 20, 1947 Resigned)
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