Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tadjikistan

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Bishop(s) Carlos Avila, Superior

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Mission "Sui Iuris" Erected: 29 September 1997 Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Tajikistan Square Kilometers: 143,100 (55,272 Square Miles) Official Web Site: http://www.catholic.tj/ Mailing Address: ul. Titova Proyezd 21/10, 734006 Dushambe, Tadjikistan Telephone: 27.68.21

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Carlos Avila (29 Sep 1997 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
29 September 1997	Erected	Apostolic Administration of Kazakhstan	Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tadjikistan (erected)

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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
1997	180	6,155,000	.0%		3	3	60		3	4	2	ap2000
1999	245	6,155,000	.0%	1	3	4	61		3	4	2	ap2002

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Carlos Avila (Superior: 29 Sep 1997)