Conrad Abels | |
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| Vicar Apostolic of Jehol | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Shenyang |
| Diocese | Diocese of Jehol |
| Installed | July 5, 1897 |
| Term ended | February 4, 1942 |
| Predecessor | Théodore-Herman Rutjes |
| Successor | Louis Janssens |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | March 29, 1879 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1851-01-31)January 31, 1851 |
| Died | February 4, 1942(1942-02-04) (aged 91) Republic of China |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Conrad Abels (simplified Chinese:叶步司;traditional Chinese:葉步司;pinyin:Yè Bùsī; January 31, 1856 – February 4, 1942) was a Dutch priest, missionary, andVicar Apostolic of Jehol.[1] He was a member of theCICM Missionaries.
Conrad Abels was born in theNetherlands, on January 31, 1856. He was ordained a priest on March 29, 1879. He came to preach inInner Mongolia in March 1881. On July 5, 1897, he was appointedVicar Apostolic of Jehol by theHoly See. In 1900, Conrad Abels and his believers successfully defended the line against repeatedBoxer assaults.
On February 4, 1942, he died at the cathedral, aged 91.
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| Preceded by | Vicar Apostolic of Jehol 1897–1942 | Succeeded by |