Prefecture Apostolic of Hinganfu [Ankang]

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic Erected: 28 March 1928 Prefecture Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: China Square Kilometers: 25,000 (9,656 Square Miles) Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Ankang, Shaanxi, China

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Giovanni Soggiu, O.F.M. Conv. † ( 1928 Appointed - 1930 Died)
• Berardo Barracciu, O.F.M. Conv. † (26 Feb 1932 Appointed - 1940 Died)
• Emilio Favarato, O.F.M. Conv. † ( 1941 Appointed - 1947 Died)
• Pietro Maleddu, O.F.M. Conv. † (7 May 1948 Appointed - 1983 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
28 March 1928	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Hinganfu [Ankang] (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
1950	3,982	800,000	.5%	5	9	14	284			21	12	ap2002

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Berardo Barracciu, O.F.M. Conv. † (Prefect: 26 Feb 1932 to 1940)
• Emilio Favarato, O.F.M. Conv. † (Prefect: 1941 to 1947)
• Pietro Maleddu, O.F.M. Conv. † (Prefect: 7 May 1948 to 1983)
• Giovanni Soggiu, O.F.M. Conv. † (Prefect: 1928 to 1930)