Hanyang [Hanyang] (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 11 April 1946
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Hankow [Hankou]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Hanyang, Hubei, China

Historical Details

Prefecture Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]
- Latin Name: de Hanyang
- Erected: 12 December 1923
- Country: China
Vicariate Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]
- Latin Name: de Hanyang
- Elevated: 14 July 1927
- Vicariate
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Edward John Galvin, S.S.C.M.E. † (1 Nov 1924 Appointed - 23 Feb 1956 Died)
Anthony Tu Shi-hua, O.F.M. † (26 Jul 1959 Ordained Bishop - 2001 Appointed, Bishop of Puqi [Puchi])
Peter Zhang Boren (Zhang Bairen, Chang Bairen) † (3 Mar 1986 Ordained Bishop - 12 Oct 2005 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]
12 December 1923	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Eastern Hupeh {Hu-Pè Orientale} (Hanyang, Mienyang, Tsienkiang, Tienmen, Kingshan, and Anlu, as well as part of Hanchwan)	Prefecture Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang] (erected)
Vicariate Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]
14 July 1927	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]	Vicariate Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]
Diocese of Hanyang [Hanyang]
11 April 1946	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]	Diocese of Hanyang [Hanyang]

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 Hanyang [Hanyang]

1949 55,000 4,000,000 1.4% 4 4 13,750 11 ap2002

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 Hanyang [Hanyang]
1949	55,000	4,000,000	1.4%	4		4	13,750			11		ap2002

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

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Edward John Galvin, S.S.C.M.E. † (Prefect: 1 Nov 1924; Vicar Apostolic: 16 Jul 1927; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 23 Feb 1956)
Anthony Tu Shi-hua, O.F.M. † (Bishop: 26 Jul 1959 to 2001)
Peter Zhang Boren (Zhang Bairen, Chang Bairen) † (Bishop: 3 Mar 1986 to 12 Oct 2005)

Source(s)

Prefecture Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 16, Page 35, to Page 37
Vicariate Apostolic of Hanyang [Hanyang]
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 19, Page 404
Diocese of Hanyang [Hanyang]
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 38, Page 301, to Page 313

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