Archdiocese of Hangzhou [Hangchow]

Archidioecesis Hamceuvensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Archdiocese
Elevated: 11 April 1946
Metropolitan See
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Square Kilometers: 34,000 (13,132 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Archbishop's House, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Historical Details

Vicariate Apostolic of Western Chekiang {Ce-Kiam Occidentale}
- Latin Name: Ce-Kiam Occidentalis
- Erected: 10 May 1910
- Vicariate
- Country: China
Vicariate Apostolic of Hangchow [Hangzhou]
- Latin Name: Hamceuvensis
- Elevated: 3 December 1924
- Vicariate
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Paul-Albert Faveau, C.M. † (10 May 1910 Appointed - 18 Feb 1937 Resigned)
Jean-Joseph-Georges Deymier, C.M. † (18 Feb 1937 Appointed - 2 Apr 1956 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Western Chekiang {Ce-Kiam Occidentale}
10 May 1910	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Western Chekiang {Ce-Kiam Occidentale} (erected)
Vicariate Apostolic of Hangchow [Hangzhou]
3 December 1924	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Western Chekiang {Ce-Kiam Occidentale}	Vicariate Apostolic of Hangchow [Hangzhou]
Archdiocese of Hangzhou [Hangchow]
11 April 1946	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Hangchow [Hangzhou]	Archdiocese of Hangzhou [Hangchow]

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

Archdiocese of Hangzhou [Hangchow]

1950 27,003 6,467,246 .4% 30 32 62 435 120 32 ap2002

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Archdiocese of Hangzhou [Hangchow]
1950	27,003	6,467,246	.4%	30	32	62	435			120	32	ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Jean-Joseph-Georges Deymier, C.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 18 Feb 1937; Archbishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 2 Apr 1956)
Paul-Albert Faveau, C.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 10 May 1910 to 18 Feb 1937)