Diocese of Siangyang [Xiangyang]

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Elevated: 10 May 1951 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Hankow [Hankou] Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: China Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Xiangyang, Hubei, China

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Siangyang [Xiangyang]
  • Latin Name: Siamiamensis
  • Erected: 25 May 1936
  • Country: China

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Francis Yi Hsüan-hua † (25 May 1936 Appointed - 1974 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Siangyang [Xiangyang]
25 May 1936	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Siangyang [Xiangyang] (erected)
Diocese of Siangyang [Xiangyang]
10 May 1951	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Siangyang [Xiangyang]	Diocese of Siangyang [Xiangyang]

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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
Prefecture Apostolic of Siangyang [Xiangyang]
1950	20,184	1,163,824	1.7%	19	2	21	961		2	34	13	ap1951
Diocese of Siangyang [Xiangyang]

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Francis Yi Hsüan-hua † (Prefect: 25 May 1936; Bishop: 17 May 1951 to 1974)