Prefecture Apostolic of Tongzhou [Tungchow]

Apostolica Praefectura Tungchovensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic
Elevated: 8 April 1935
Prefecture
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Square Kilometers: 17,000 (6,566 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Dalixian, Shaanxi, China

Historical Details

Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tungchow [Tongzhou]
- Latin Name: Tungchovensis
- Erected: 3 November 1931
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Pietro Moretti, O.F.M. † (22 Apr 1932 Appointed - 1973 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tungchow [Tongzhou]
3 November 1931	Erected		Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tungchow [Tongzhou] (erected)
Prefecture Apostolic of Tongzhou [Tungchow]
8 April 1935	Elevated	Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tungchow [Tongzhou]	Prefecture Apostolic of Tongzhou [Tungchow]

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 Tongzhou [Tungchow]

1950 6,650 1,370,000 .5% 7 12 19 350 9 10 ap2002

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 Tongzhou [Tungchow]
1950	6,650	1,370,000	.5%	7	12	19	350			9	10	ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Pietro Moretti, O.F.M. † (Superior: 22 Apr 1932; Prefect: 8 Apr 1935 to 1973)