Diocese of Chihfeng [Chifeng]

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Elevated: 21 April 1949 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Mukden o Fengtien [Shenyang] 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

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Luca Tchao † (11 Jan 1932 Appointed - 1949 Died)

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Historical Summary

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

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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
Diocese of Chihfeng [Chifeng]
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.

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Affiliated Bishops

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