Prefecture Apostolic of Shashi [Shasi]

Praefectura Apostolica Shasiensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic
Erected: 7 July 1936
Prefecture
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Square Kilometers: 9,560 (3,692 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Shashi, Hubei, China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Julian Edward Dillon, O.F.M. † (11 Jul 1936 Appointed - 25 Jun 1961 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
7 July 1936	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Shashi [Shasi] (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

1950 8,869 2,000,000 .4% 10 17 27 328 18 18 14 ap2002

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1950	8,869	2,000,000	.4%	10	17	27	328		18	18	14	ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Julian Edward Dillon, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 11 Jul 1936 to 25 Jun 1961)