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Melanesia
Roman Catholic Missionaries
IN last issue we published a full list, as far as we know it, of civilians missing from New Guinea and Northern Solomons. These included all the non- Catholic missionaries.
We could not then get a reasonably correct list of missionaries missing from the Roman Catholic stations, where losses of personnel have been heavy. In very many cases the Catholic missionaries held the belief that the Japs would behave like ordinary human beings, and not interfere with their work among the natives. They have learned, to their sorrow, that the Jap is not like other human beings. Some have escaped, some were murdered, some were rescued; but most are now prisoners.
With the courteous help of Monsignor James H. Hannan, National Director of Pontifical Mission Works, we have been able to compile the following list of Catholic missionaries in Territories af fected by the invasion, and indicate what has happened to them.
New Britain
All missionaries in New Britain were made prisoners by the Japanese.
Vunapope.—RlGHT REV. LEO. SCHAR MACH, Bishop.
Vunapope.—REVS. L. BRENNUNK
Meyer, F. Lyons, Muller, B.
Biey, H. Nollen, J. Reisch, L.
McCULLAGH; 35 Lay Brothers; 33 Sisters.
Volavolo.—REV. J. HALT; 4 Sisters.
Malaqunan.—REV. H. JUNEMANN; 4 Sisters.
Takabur.—REV. J. ZWINGE; 2 Euro peans: 16 Native Sisters.
Tapo—REV. B. MURCHE; 1 European; 6 Native Sisters.
Vunamarita.—REV. B. STAPLEMAN,
Bro. Van Der Zonden.
Matupit.—REV. W. BARROW.
Nodup-Korere.—REV. J. HALT.
Paparatava.—REV. B. IVfERTENS; 1 European; 5 Native Sisters.
St. Paul.—Rev. B. Stapleman; 4
Sisters.
Quananba. —REV. A. BERNHAUSER.
Reber.—Rev. O. Futscher.
Ratogor.—REV. F. GRUNDL.
Rakunai. —REV. C. LAUFER.
Tavuiliu.—Rev. G. Bogershausen; 4
Sisters.
Vunavavar. —REV. A. SCHERHAG.
Kabaira.—REV. R. SCHUMM.
Birara.—Rev. J. Oberreiter.
Ramalmal.—REV. A. WENDL.
Milmila.—Rev. A. Herzog; Bro. F.
Ruschoff; Bro. J. Jassmeier;
4 European Sisters.
Mope-Rara.—Rev. J. Schneider.
Vunadidir.—REV. J. SEELEN.
Kamanacham.—REV. A. HAGEN.
Lan.—Rev. B. Stapelmann.
Rabaul.—REV. W. BARROW; 4 Sisters.
Taililiqap.—REV. S. DARGAR; BRO. F.
Heese.
Bitokara.—B. FRANK.
Valoka.—REV. J. WEIGL.
Ulamona.—Rev. M. Baumann; Rev. H.
Berger; Bros. Henneke, Plen
Gemeier, Weckhever, Brand
and ROLEFF.
Poi (Nakanai).—F. KERSKERR.
Kilege (Nakanai).—REV. W. CADOGAM.
Bariai.—Rev. L. Bischeff.
Lomingi.—Rev. A. Meyrhofer.
Pililo.—Rev. J. Scharmach; Rev. W.
O’Connell.
Makiri.—Rev. B. Klaarwater; Bro.
J. Mahrohfer
Valinguo.—REV. W. HEBERMAN.
Also: Revs. J. Durkin, W. Cul
Hane, E. Harris, A. Klein
Titschen.
Lay-Brothers Who Are Believed To
Have Been Made Prisoners In
New Britain.
Doerfler, L.; Mueller, P.; Buescher, P.; Deen, V.; van der Zanden, G.; Hatzig, F.; Henneke, C.; Plengemeyer, J.; Sauli, P.; Hollinger, J.; Packmor, A.; Licznerski, I. Hessling, H; Boekenkoetter, B.; Aver beck, W.; Overkaemping, W.; Teutenberg, J. Lembeck, J.; Nattebrede, A.; Bah mann, F.; Weckheuer, B.; Mahrhofer, J.; Herrmann, M.; Droste, J.; Brand, J.; Kuenne, F.; Rueschhof, P.; Tisch macher, D.; Grewe, H.; Loehr, P.; Jass meyer, J.; Langkamp, J.; Roleff, B.; Severin, F.; Schaller, A.; Heese, F.; Schueltingkemper, J.; Zumkley, H.; Landinger, J.; Roesel, J.; Damen, J.; Christadler, E.; Wieschen, J.; Brenn inger, M.; Sehr, N. ; Epping, B.; Homann, W.; Hutters, B.; Wochner, J.; Brennan, C.; Huth, A.
New Ireland
All missionaries in New Ireland were taken prisoner.
Ulaputur (Marianum). —REV. CHAS.
Martin.
Namatanai.—REV. C. NEUHAUS; 4 Sisters.
Komalu.—Rev. H. Kohlsteete.
Lamekot.—REV. J. HEMIG; 5 Sisters.
Lamasong.—REV. P. KUTSCHER.
Lugagon—REV. J. HEMIG.
Ugana.—Rev. G. Peeked
Mapua,—Rev. W. Murphy.
Komat (Lihir).—REV. C. SCHLEUTER.
Anelaua.—Rev. J. Lakaff; Rev. Bro.
J. TEUTENBERG; 6 Sisters.
Tanqa-Anir-Sair-Afar.—REV. J. KRUT
Zenbichler.
Lavangai.—REV. J. STAMM.
Turuk.—Rev. J. Krutzenbichler.
Admiralty Islands
All missionaries in Admiralty Islands were taken prisoner.
Papitalai—REV. C. BORCHARDT; BRO.
C. Schaller.
Bundralis.—REV. F. UTSCH; BRO. F.
LOEHR; 4 Sisters.
Povat.—Rev. J. Dahmen.
Bipi.—Rev. R. Juergens.
Also: Rev. F. Utsch.
Gilbert Islands
It is believed that most of the male missionaries in the Gilberts are prisoners. Most of the Sisters escaped.
Tarawa.—Most Rev. Octavus, Ter
RIENNE, Bishop.
Butaritari.—REV. P. GUICHARD; 4 Sisters; 2 Brothers.
Marakei.—REV. A. VOCAT; 2 Sisters.
Apaiang North.—REV. J. LEBEAU; 2 Sisters.
Apaiang South.—REV. L. DURAND (Director of Seminary); 4 Sisters; 1 Brother.
Tarawa (Betio).—4 Sisters; 4 Brothers.
Tarawa South.—REV. M. VIALLON • 2 Sisters.
Maiana.—Rev. J. Droneau
Apemana North.—REV. E. SABATIER (also in charge of Kuria and Aranuka).
Apemana South.—REV. A. MEYE* 2 Sisters; 1 Brother.
Nonouti South.—REV. A. QUOIRIER- 2 Sisters; 1 Brother.
Nonouti North.—REV. L. MARQUIS.
Tapeteuea North.—REV. C. RAMUZ; 2 Sisters.
Peru.—REV. E. CHOBLET; 2 Sisters.
Nukunau.—2 Sisters.
Ocean Island, Nauru
The Missionaries on both Islands were taken prisoner.
Ocean Island.—REV. J. PUJEBET.
Nauru.—REV. A. KAYSER (Menang); 3 Sisters.
Northern Solomon Islands
Bougainville
Bishop: Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Wade.
Formerly prisoner; now safe.
Tarlena.—Buka Passage: REV. J. Mc-
CONy iLLE ; REV. A. MOREI; BRO.
Paul.
McConville and Paul safe; Morei a prisoner.
Konna.—Rev. H. Hebert; Rev. R
Dione.
Both are prisoners.
Patupatnai.—REV. R. O’SULLIVAN Safe.
Paroran.—3 Lay Nurses.
All safe.
Tsiabai.—Training College for Cate
Chists: Rev. J. Hennessy, D.D.,
Was a prisoner—believed to be dead.
Timbutz.—Rev. F. Alotte; Rev. A
Label; Bro. Gregor; Bro.’
HENRY; 3 Sisters.
All are prisoners; Sisters safe.
Kieta.—Rev. C. Seiller; Rev. J
Lamarre; Rev. J. Lebreton; 3
Sisters.
All are prisoners; Sisters safe.
Tunuru.—REV. W. WEBBER.
Safe.
Koromira.—REV. N. GOEDERT; 2 Sisters Goedert a prisoner; Sisters safe.
Muguai.—REV. P. SCHANK; 2 Sisters.
Schank a prisoner; Sisters safe.
Turioboiru.—REV. J. B. PONCELET; 3 Sisters; 5 Native Sisters.
All are safe.
Motuna,—Rev. J. Schlieker.
Kataku— Rev. J. Grisward.
Sovele.—REV. B. TONJES.
Banoni.—REV. A. MULLER.
Asitavi.—REV. H. FLUET.
Piano.—REV. F. MILTOUP and 2 Sisters.
Schheker, Grisward, Tonjes, Fluet, and Miltoup are prisoners; Muller and all Sisters are safe.
Buka
Gagan.—Rev. P. Montauban, Sm.
Hanahan.—Rev. G. Servant, Sm; Rev.
J. Lamarre.
Lemanmanu— REV. J. LEPPING.
All Buka missionaries are safe.
Shortland Islands
Poporag.—REV. M. BOCHE; 2 Sisters.
Boche is a prisoner; Sisters safe.
Choiseul
Sirovana.—REV. A. BINOIS.
Nissan.—Rev. J. Conley; Rev. F
Wache.
Binois and Conley are prisoners; Wache’s fate is unknown.
Southern Solomon Islands
Except at Ruavatu, all in this division are safe.
Visale, Guadalcanal.—RlGHT REV. JOHN MARY AUBIN, Bishop.
Visale.—Rev. A. Brugmans; Rev. D.
Moore; Bros. George; Peter;
MICHAEL; 7 Sisters.
Tulagi.—REV. J. WALL.
Tangarare.—REVS. E. DE KLERK; D.
Scanlon; Bro. Robert; 2 Sisters’
Avuavu.—Revs. J. M. Boudard; A. De
THEYE; 3 Sisters.
Ruavatu—Revs. H. O. Engberink; A.
DUHAMEL; 2 Sisters.
All four were murdered by Japanese.
Marau.—Revs. J. M. Coicaud; A. Van
HOUTE; 3 Brothers.
San Cristoval
All are safe.
Wanoni Bay.—REVS. E. COURTAIS; F.
DURAND; 2 Sisters.
Star Harbour.—REVS. J. B. PODEVIGNE;
M. Mcmahon.
Malaita
All are safe.
Rokera.—Revs. J. Simler; J. Tig
GLER; 3 Sisters.
Rohinari.—REV. V. VAN DER WALLE.
Buma.—Revs. D. Coicard; P. Van
Mechelen: W. Stuyvenberg;
BRO. ANTHONY; 2 Sisters.
Takwa.—Revs. J. Halbwachs; C.
PALMER; 2 Sisters.
Eastern New Guinea
Little information; but all now believed to be prisoners, except the personnel on the Ramu, Bismarck, Chimbu, Hagen and Wahgi Stations.
Most Rev. Francis Wolf, Dd, Svd,
Bishop of Byblos, Alexishafen.
Alexishafen
Alexishafen.—REV. J. HOERSCH; REV.
A. Auftnger; Rev. W. Van Baar;
REV. R. JISCHKE; 29 Lay Brothers; 28 Sisters.
Halopa.—Rev. P. Ladener.
Nake.—Rev. R. Nowak; Rev. J. Felz
MANN; 1 Brother.
Gayaba.—Rpv. F. Wiesenthal; 1
Brother.
Mugil.—Rev. R. Stefanski; Rev. F.
HEMPELMAN; 2 Brothers; 4 Sisters.
Tabel (Karkar Is.).—REV. H. HUBERS;
Rev. J. Tschauder.
Sapara (Ulingan).—REV. E. VAN BAAR; REV. L. MEY; 4 Sisters.
Bogia
Bogia.—Rev. J. Schebesta; Rev. L.
Meiser; Rev. R. Baumert; W.
SCHORR; 1 Brother; 5 Sisters.
Banara. —Rev. W. Transel.
Manam Is.—Rev. K. Boehm; Rev. W.
Kemmerling; REV. C. KONEM; 5 Sisters.
Tangum.—Rev. C. Van Baar.
Ramu
Annaberg.—REV. A. KASPRUS; 1 Brother.
Atemble.—REV. J. ZIEGLER; 1 Brother.
Bismarck Mountain
Guyebi.—REV. J. MUCH; 1 Brother.
Bundi.—Rev. H. Aufenanger; 1
Brother.
Chimbu
Dengeragu.—REV. W. TROPPER; REV. J.
Nilles.
Waghi
Korugu.—Rev. A. Schaefer; *Rev. J.
J. KUEPPERS; 1 Brother.
Mt. Hagen
Mogei.—Rev. W. Ross; Rev. F. Fuchs;
Rev. J. Noss.
Central New Guinea
Comprising the Aitape and Sepik district.
All believed to be prisoners of the Japanese.
Right Rev. Joseph Lorks, Svd,
Bishop of Medelit, Kariru, Wewak.
Kariru
Kariru.—Rev. A. M Anion; Rev. W.
WAECHTER; 6 Lay Brothers ; 8 Sisters.
Turubu.—Rev. G. Gehberger; 1
Brother.
Wewak.—VeßY Rev. F. X. Winzen
Hoerlein; Rev. W. Reif; 10
Brothers; 5 Sisters.
Boikin.—Rev. O. May; Rev. J. J.
ROMANSKI; 1 Brother.
Sassoya.—REV. J. DINGLES; 1 Brother.
But.—Rev. W. Jakob.
Tumleo
Tumleo. —REV. J. BLAS; 1 Brother; 4 Sisters.
Ali.—3 Sisters.
Aissano.—Rev. B. Pastenrath.
Malol.—REV. A. BECKER; 4 Sisters.
St. Anna.—REV. J. DONKERS; 1 Brother.
Pro.—Rev. H. Luttmer.
Jakamul.—REV. R. KUNZE; 4 Sisters.
Ulau.—Rev. E. Kunisch; Rev. A.
Delowski.
Vanimo.—REV. G. PRONZ; 1 Brother.
Marienberg
Marienberg.—REV. G. DE BRUYAN; REV. G. BERND; 6 Brothers; 5 Sisters.
Murik.—REV. J. SCHMIDT; 1 Brother Kambot.—REV. I. SCHWAB.
Kambindo.—REV. H. MEYER; REV C LAUMANN; 1 Brother.
Marui
Marui.—Rev. A. Crugsberg; Rev W
Hagen.
Kanengera.—REV. C. KRZEMIENSKI.
Ulupu.—REV. A. GERSTNER; 1 Brother Timbunke—REV. I. SCHAEFER; 1 Brother.