Diocese of Linhai [Taichow]

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Taichow [Linhai]
  • Latin Name: de Taichow
  • Erected: 10 August 1926
  • Vicariate
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Joseph Hu Ruoshan (Hu Joo-shan, Hu Jo-shan), C.M. † (30 Jul 1926 Appointed - 28 Aug 1962 Died)
• Anthony Xu Jiwei † (10 Jul 2010 Ordained Bishop - 25 Sep 2016 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 Linhai [Taichow]
1950	7,734	2,000,000	.4%	14	3	17	454					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

• Joseph Hu Ruoshan (Hu Joo-shan, Hu Jo-shan), C.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 30 Jul 1926; Bishop: 11 Apr 1946 to 28 Aug 1962)
• Anthony Xu Jiwei † (Bishop: 10 Jul 2010 to 25 Sep 2016)

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