Prefecture Apostolic of Lingling [Yungchow]

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Anton Sebastian Grossrubatscher (Großrubatscher), O.F.M. † (16 Mar 1926 Appointed - 29 Nov 1927 Died)
• Johannes Damascus Jesacher (Iesacher), O.F.M. † (30 May 1931 Appointed - 25 Jan 1947 Died)
• Vinzenz Maria Demetz, O.F.M. † ( 1947 Appointed - 1948 Resigned)
• Blasius Sigibald Kurz, O.F.M. † (21 May 1948 Appointed - 13 Dec 1973 Died)
• [Louis Li Zhen-lin] † (26 Oct 1958 Ordained Bishop - 1966 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
1950	4,064	3,400,000	.1%	3	14	17	239			15	22	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

• Vinzenz Maria Demetz, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 1947 to 1948)
• Anton Sebastian Grossrubatscher (Großrubatscher), O.F.M. † (Prefect: 16 Mar 1926 to 29 Nov 1927)
• Johannes Damascus Jesacher (Iesacher), O.F.M. † (Prefect: 30 May 1931 to 25 Jan 1947)
• Blasius Sigibald Kurz, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 21 May 1948 to 13 Dec 1973)
• [Louis Li Zhen-lin] † (Bishop: 26 Oct 1958 to 1966)