Prefecture Apostolic of Weihai [Weihaiwei]

Apostolica Praefectura Veihaiveiensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic
Elevated: 9 February 1938
Prefecture
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Weihai, Shandong, China

Historical Details

Mission "Sui Iuris" of Weihaiwei [Weihai]
- Latin Name: Veihaiveiensis
- Erected: 18 June 1931
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Louis Prosper Durand, O.F.M. † (29 Jan 1932 Appointed - 14 Jun 1938 Appointed, Titular Bishop of Sebela)
Cesaire Stern, O.F.M. † (2 Jun 1939 Appointed - 28 Mar 1949 Resigned)
Edward Gabriel Quint, O.F.M. † (27 Jan 1950 Appointed - 1983 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Mission "Sui Iuris" of Weihaiwei [Weihai]
18 June 1931	Erected		Mission "Sui Iuris" of Weihaiwei [Weihai] (erected)
Prefecture Apostolic of Weihai [Weihaiwei]
9 February 1938	Elevated	Mission "Sui Iuris" of Weihaiwei [Weihai]	Prefecture Apostolic of Weihai [Weihaiwei]

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 Weihai [Weihaiwei]

1950 4,150 3,000,000 .1% 6 6 691 2 ap1951

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 Weihai [Weihaiwei]
1950	4,150	3,000,000	.1%		6	6	691			2		ap1951

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Louis Prosper Durand, O.F.M. † (Superior: 29 Jan 1932 to 14 Jun 1938)
Edward Gabriel Quint, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 27 Jan 1950 to 1983)
Cesaire Stern, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 2 Jun 1939 to 28 Mar 1949)