Diocese of Nancheng [Nancheng]

Dioecesis Nancemensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 11 April 1946
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Nanchang [Nanchang]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Nancheng, Jiangxi, China

Historical Details

Prefecture Apostolic of Kienchangfu
- Erected: 29 November 1932
- Country: China
Vicariate Apostolic of Nancheng [Nancheng]
- Latin Name: Nancemensis
- Elevated: 13 December 1938
- Vicariate
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. † (21 Jul 1933 Appointed - 23 Oct 1970 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Kienchangfu
29 November 1932	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Kienchangfu (erected)
Vicariate Apostolic of Nancheng [Nancheng]
13 December 1938	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Kienchangfu	Vicariate Apostolic of Nancheng [Nancheng]
Diocese of Nancheng [Nancheng]
11 April 1946	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Nancheng [Nancheng]	Diocese of Nancheng [Nancheng]

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 Nancheng [Nancheng]

1950 6,885 450,000 1.5% 4 26 30 229 7 13 ap1951

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 Nancheng [Nancheng]
1950	6,885	450,000	1.5%	4	26	30	229			7	13	ap1951

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. † (Prefect: 21 Jul 1933; Vicar Apostolic: 13 Dec 1938; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 23 Oct 1970)