Diocese of Changting [Tingchow]

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Tingchow [Changting]
  • Latin Name: de Tingchow
  • Erected: 27 December 1923
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Egbert Maria Pelzer, O.P. † (21 Dec 1925 Appointed - 4 May 1945 Died)
• Johann Werner Lesinski, O.P. † (8 May 1947 Appointed - 26 Apr 1963 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 Changting [Tingchow]
1950	4,318	1,220,000	.4%	4	18	22	196		6	28		ap2002

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

• Matthew Kia Yen-wen †
• Johann Werner Lesinski, O.P. † (Bishop: 8 May 1947 to 26 Apr 1963)
• Egbert Maria Pelzer, O.P. † (Prefect: 21 Dec 1925 to 4 May 1945)

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