Diocese of Linhai [Taichow]

Dioecesis Taeceuvensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 11 April 1946
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Hangzhou [Hangchow]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Square Kilometers: 3,135 (1,210 Square Miles)

Historical Details

Vicariate Apostolic of Taichow [Linhai]
- Latin Name: Taeceuvensis
- Erected: 10 August 1926
- Vicariate
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Joseph Hu Jo-shan (Hou Joo-shan), C.M. † (30 Jul 1926 Appointed - 28 Aug 1962 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Taichow [Linhai]
10 August 1926	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Taichow [Linhai] (erected)
Diocese of Linhai [Taichow]
11 April 1946	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Taichow [Linhai]	Diocese of Linhai [Taichow]

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 Linhai [Taichow]

1950 7,734 2,000,000 .4% 14 3 17 454 ap2002

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 Linhai [Taichow]
1950	7,734	2,000,000	.4%	14	3	17	454					ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Joseph Hu Jo-shan (Hou Joo-shan), C.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 30 Jul 1926; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 28 Aug 1962)