Diocese of Nancheng [Nancheng]

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Kienchangfu
  • Latin Name: de Kienchangfu
  • Erected: 29 November 1932
  • Country: China

• Vicariate Apostolic of Nancheng [Nancheng]
  • Latin Name: Nancemensis
  • Elevated: 13 December 1938
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. † (21 Jul 1933 Appointed - 23 Oct 1970 Died)
• [ Hu Qin-ming] † (9 Oct 1958 Ordained Bishop - 1966 Died)

Historical Summary

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Diocese of Nancheng [Nancheng]
1950	6,885	450,000	1.5%	4	26	30	229			7	13	ap1951

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. † (Prefect: 21 Jul 1933; Vicar Apostolic: 13 Dec 1938; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 23 Oct 1970)
• [ Hu Qin-ming] † (Bishop: 9 Oct 1958 to 1966)

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