Diocese of Tatung [Datong]

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Tatungfu
  • Erected: 14 March 1922
  • Country: China

• Vicariate Apostolic of Tatungfu
  • Latin Name: de Tatungfu
  • Elevated: 17 June 1932
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Gerard-Joseph Hoogers, C.I.C.M. † (3 Mar 1923 Appointed - 28 Sep 1931 Resigned)
• Franciscus Joosten, C.I.C.M. † (14 Jun 1932 Appointed - 20 Nov 1947 Resigned)

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 Tatung [Datong]
1950	7,702	1,000,000	.8%	6	7	13	592				16	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

• Gerard-Joseph Hoogers, C.I.C.M. † (Superior: 3 Mar 1923 to 28 Sep 1931)
• Franciscus Joosten, C.I.C.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 14 Jun 1932; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 20 Nov 1947)
• Alphonse Van Buggenhout, C.I.C.M. † (Apostolic Administrator: 31 Mar 1950 to 14 Sep 1981)