Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tadjikistan

Tadzikistanianus

Bishop(s)

Carlos Avila, Superior

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Mission "Sui Iuris"
Erected: 29 September 1997
Immediately Subject to the Holy See
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Tajikistan
Square Kilometers: 143,100 (55,272 Square Miles)
Official Web Site: http://www.catholic.tj/
Mailing Address: ul. Titova Proyezd 21/10, 734006 Dushambe, Tadjikistan
Telephone: (37)226.75.17
Fax: 226.76.63

Past and Present Ordinaries

Carlos Avila (29 Sep 1997 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
29 September 1997	Erected	Apostolic Administration of Kazakhstan	Mission "Sui Iuris" of Tadjikistan (erected)

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

1997 180 6,155,000 .0% 3 3 60 3 4 2 ap2000

1999 245 6,155,000 .0% 1 3 4 61 3 4 2 ap2002

2010 326 7,163,506 .0% 4 4 81 4 8 3 ap2011

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1997	180	6,155,000	.0%		3	3	60	3	4	2	ap2000
1999	245	6,155,000	.0%	1	3	4	61	3	4	2	ap2002
2010	326	7,163,506	.0%		4	4	81	4	8	3	ap2011

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Carlos Avila (Superior: 29 Sep 1997)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None