Diocese of Yantai [Yentai]

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Eastern Shantung {Scian-Ton Orientale}
  • Latin Name: Scian-Ton Orientalis
  • Erected: 22 February 1894
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

• Vicariate Apostolic of Chefoo
  • Latin Name: de Chefoo
  • Name Changed: 3 December 1924
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Césaire Jean Shang, O.F.M. † (22 May 1894 Appointed - 9 Sep 1911 Died)
• Adéodat-Jean-Roch Wittner, O.F.M. † (9 Sep 1911 Succeeded - 1 Dec 1936 Died)
• Louis Prosper Durand, O.F.M. † (14 Jun 1938 Appointed - 20 Jan 1950 Resigned)
• Alphonse Tsung Huai-mo (Zhong Huai-mo), O.F.M. † (14 Jun 1951 Appointed - 1975 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
Diocese of Yantai [Yentai]
1950	2,072	4,000,000	.1%	16	5	21	98			33		ap1951

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

• Louis Prosper Durand, O.F.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 14 Jun 1938; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 20 Jan 1950)
• Césaire Jean Shang, O.F.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 22 May 1894 to 9 Sep 1911)
• Alphonse Tsung Huai-mo (Zhong Huai-mo), O.F.M. † (Bishop: 14 Jun 1951 to 1975)
• Adéodat-Jean-Roch Wittner, O.F.M. † (Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic: 29 Apr 1907; Vicar Apostolic: 9 Sep 1911 to 1 Dec 1936)