Diocese of Ganzhou [Kanchow]

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Kanchow [Ganzhou]
  • Latin Name: Canceuvensis
  • Erected: 25 August 1920
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Paul-Marie Dumond, C.M. † (12 May 1925 Appointed - 3 Jul 1931 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of Nanchang [Nanchang])
• John Andrew O’Shea, C.M. † (3 Jul 1931 Succeeded - 6 Oct 1969 Died)
• [ Chen Du-qing] † (9 Oct 1958 Ordained Bishop - 25 Aug 1990 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
Diocese of Ganzhou [Kanchow]
1950	15,145	3,000,000	.5%	16	24	40	378			45	18	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

• [ Chen Du-qing] † (Bishop: 9 Oct 1958 to 25 Aug 1990)
• Paul-Marie Dumond, C.M. † (Apostolic Administrator: 21 Jul 1920; Vicar Apostolic: 12 May 1925 to 3 Jul 1931)
• John Andrew O’Shea, C.M. † (Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic: 15 Dec 1927; Vicar Apostolic: 3 Jul 1931; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 6 Oct 1969)

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