Archeparchy of Ahwaz (Chaldean)

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Bishop(s) Hanna Zora, Archbishop Suffragan Dioceses (none)

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Archeparchy Erected: 3 January 1966 Metropolitan See Rite: Chaldean Country: Iran, Islamic Republic of Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61956, Naderi Street, Ahwaz, Iran Telephone: (061)224980

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Thomas Michel Bidawid † (6 Jan 1966 Appointed - 24 Aug 1970 Appointed, Archbishop (Personal Title), Auxiliary of Baghdad (Chaldean))
• Samuel Chauriz, O.S.H. † (18 Jan 1972 Appointed - 1 May 1974 Appointed, Archbishop of Urmya {Rezayeh} (Chaldean))
• Hanna Zora (1 May 1974 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
3 January 1966	Erected		Archeparchy of Ahwaz (Chaldean) (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1970	682									3	ap1971
1980	1,700			1		1	1,700				1	ap1981
1990	300				1	1	300		1		4	ap1991
1997	350				1	1	350		1		4	ap2000
2000	350				1	1	350		1		4	ap2001
2001	350				1	1	350		1		4	ap2002
2003	100				1	1	100		1		1	ap2004
2004	60				1	1	60		1		1	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Thomas Michel Bidawid † (Archbishop: 6 Jan 1966 to 24 Aug 1970)
• Samuel Chauriz, O.S.H. † (Archbishop: 18 Jan 1972 to 1 May 1974)
• Hanna Zora (Archbishop: 1 May 1974 - )