Diocese of Shihnan [Enshi]

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Elevated: 11 April 1946 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Hankow [Hankou] Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: China Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Enshi, Hubei, China

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Shihnan [Enshi]
  • Latin Name: Scenanensis
  • Erected: 14 June 1938
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Giovanni Battista Hou † (13 Feb 1940 Appointed - 1942 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Shihnan [Enshi]
14 June 1938	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Shihnan [Enshi] (erected)
Diocese of Shihnan [Enshi]
11 April 1946	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Shihnan [Enshi]	Diocese of Shihnan [Enshi]

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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 Shihnan [Enshi]
1950	7,844	2,000,000	.4%	8	5	13	603		3	22	81	ap1951

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Giovanni Battista Hou † (Vicar Apostolic: 13 Feb 1940 to 1942)