Archeparchy of Ahwaz (Chaldean)

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.A.O.C. † (18 Jan 1972 Appointed - 1 May 1974 Appointed, Archbishop of Urmyā {Rezayeh} (Chaldean))
• Hanna Zora (1 May 1974 Appointed - 10 Jun 2011 Appointed, Archbishop (Personal Title) of Mar Addai of Toronto (Chaldean))

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
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
2006	50				1	1	50		1		1	ap2007
2009	30				1	1	30		1		1	ap2010

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Hanna Zora (Archbishop: 1 May 1974 to 10 Jun 2011)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Thomas Michel Bidawid † (Archbishop: 6 Jan 1966 to 24 Aug 1970)
• Samuel Chauriz, O.A.O.C. † (Archbishop: 18 Jan 1972 to 1 May 1974)