Prefecture Apostolic of Yixian [Yihsien]

Historical Details

• Mission "Sui Iuris" of Yihsien [Yixian]
  • Latin Name: Yihsienensis
  • Erected: 25 May 1929
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Tarcisio Martina, C.S.S. † (22 Oct 1929 Appointed - 12 Nov 1961 Died)

Historical Summary

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 Yixian [Yihsien]
1949	6,375	800,000	.8%	6		6	1,062		8	32		ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Tarcisio Martina, C.S.S. † (Superior: 22 Oct 1929; Prefect: 3 Jan 1936 to 12 Nov 1961)