Diocese of Qichun [Kichow]

Historical Details

• Mission "Sui Iuris" of Hwangchow
  • Latin Name: de Hwangchow
  • Erected: 18 July 1929
  • Country: China

• Prefecture Apostolic of Hwangchow
  • Latin Name: de Hwanngchow
  • Elevated: 1 June 1932
  • Country: China

• Vicariate Apostolic of Kichow [Qichun]
  • Latin Name: Chiceuvensis
  • Elevated: 27 January 1936
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Ruggero Raffaele Cazzanelli, O.F.M. † (30 Apr 1930 Appointed - 31 Jul 1941 Resigned)
• Orazio Ferrucio Ceól, O.F.M. † (10 Jun 1948 Appointed - 1983 Resigned)

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
Diocese of Qichun [Kichow]
1950	15,946	3,747,308	.4%									ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Ruggero Raffaele Cazzanelli, O.F.M. † (Superior: 30 Apr 1930; Prefect: 1 Jun 1932; Vicar Apostolic: 27 Jan 1936 to 31 Jul 1941; Apostolic Administrator: 31 Jul 1941 to 26 Sep 1948)
• Orazio Ferrucio Ceól, O.F.M. † (Bishop: 10 Jun 1948 to 1983)

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