Diocese of Nancheng [Nancheng]

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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

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Past and Present Ordinaries

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

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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]

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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
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.

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Affiliated Bishops

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