Diocese of Puqi [Puchi]

Dioecesis Puchivanus

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 10 May 1951
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Hankow [Hankou]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Puqi, Hebei, China

Historical Details

Prefecture Apostolic of Puchi [Puqi]
- Latin Name: Puchivanus
- Erected: 12 December 1923
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Odoric Simon Cheng Hede (Tcheng), O.F.M. † (21 Mar 1924 Appointed - 14 Nov 1928 Died)
Joseph Marie Chang † (16 Apr 1929 Appointed - 20 Apr 1941 Died)
Joseph Li Tao-nan † (23 Feb 1949 Appointed - 1973 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Puchi [Puqi]
12 December 1923	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Puchi [Puqi] (erected)
Diocese of Puqi [Puchi]
10 May 1951	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Puchi [Puqi]	Diocese of Puqi [Puchi]

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 Puchi [Puqi]

1950 5,413 765,000 .7% 12 12 451 12 5 ap1951

Diocese of Puqi [Puchi]

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Prefecture Apostolic of Puchi [Puqi]
1950	5,413	765,000	.7%	12	12	451	12	5	ap1951
Diocese of Puqi [Puchi]

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Joseph Marie Chang † (Prefect: 16 Apr 1929 to 20 Apr 1941)
Odoric Simon Cheng Hede (Tcheng), O.F.M. † (Prefect: 21 Mar 1924 to 14 Nov 1928)
Joseph Li Tao-nan † (Prefect: 23 Feb 1949; Bishop: 17 May 1951 to 1973)