Diocese of Linyi [Ichow]

Dioecesis Iceuvensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 11 April 1946
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Jinan [Tsinan]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Square Kilometers: 18,000 (6,952 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Linyi, Shandong, China

Historical Details

Vicariate Apostolic of Ichow [Linyi]
- Latin Name: Iceuvensis
- Erected: 1 July 1937
- Vicariate
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Charles (Karl) Weber, S.V.D. † (2 Dec 1937 Appointed - 15 Nov 1970 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Ichow [Linyi]
1 July 1937	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Ichow [Linyi] (erected)
Diocese of Linyi [Ichow]
11 April 1946	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Ichow [Linyi]	Diocese of Linyi [Ichow]

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 Linyi [Ichow]

1950 20,545 3,600,000 .6% 3 22 25 821 45 13 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 Linyi [Ichow]
1950	20,545	3,600,000	.6%	3	22	25	821			45	13	ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Charles (Karl) Weber, S.V.D. † (Vicar Apostolic: 2 Dec 1937; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 15 Nov 1970)