Eparchy of Saint George’s in Canton (Romanian)

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Vasile Louis Puscas † (4 Dec 1982 Appointed - 2 Jul 1993 Retired)
• John Michael Botean (29 Mar 1996 Appointed - )

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
1990	5,040			18		18	280	2			14	ap1991
1999	5,300			18	2	20	265	1	2		15	ap2000
2000	5,000			13	2	15	333	2	2		15	ap2001
2001	5,000			13	2	15	333		2		15	ap2002
2002	5,000			19	2	21	238		2		15	ap2003
2003	5,000			20	2	22	227	1	2		15	ap2004
2004	5,000			19	2	21	238	1	2		15	ap2005

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• John Michael Botean (Priest: 18 May 1986; Bishop: 29 Mar 1996 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Vasile Louis Puscas † (Vicar Apostolic: 4 Dec 1982; Bishop: 26 Mar 1987 to 2 Jul 1993)