Diocese of Chifeng [Chihfeng]

Dioecesis Cefomensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 21 April 1949
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Shenyang [Mukden, Fengtien]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Square Kilometers: 75,087 (29,002 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Chifend, Ulanhad, China

Historical Details

Prefecture Apostolic of Chihfeng [Chifeng]
- Latin Name: Cefomensis
- Erected: 21 January 1932
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Lucas Tchao † (11 Jan 1932 Appointed - 21 Apr 1949 Resigned)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Chihfeng [Chifeng]
21 January 1932	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Chihfeng [Chifeng] (erected)
Diocese of Chifeng [Chihfeng]
21 April 1949	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Chihfeng [Chifeng]	Diocese of Chifeng [Chihfeng]

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 Chifeng [Chihfeng]

1950 29,582 798,000 3.7% 34 4 38 778 3 98 ap2002

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 Chifeng [Chihfeng]
1950	29,582	798,000	3.7%	34	4	38	778		3	98		ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Fabian Cheu † (Apostolic Administrator: 21 Apr 1949 to 1982)
Lucas Tchao † (Prefect: 11 Jan 1932 to 21 Apr 1949)