Prefecture Apostolic of Weihai [Weihaiwei]

Historical Details

• Mission "Sui Iuris" of Weihaiwei [Weihai]
  • Latin Name: de Weihaiwei
  • Erected: 18 June 1931
  • Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Louis-Prosper Durand, O.F.M. † (29 Jan 1932 Appointed - 14 Jun 1938 Appointed, Titular Bishop of Sebela)
• Cesaire Stern, O.F.M. † (2 Jun 1939 Appointed - 28 Mar 1949 Resigned)
• Edouard Gabriel Quint, O.F.M. † (27 Jan 1950 Appointed - 1959 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
Prefecture Apostolic of Weihai [Weihaiwei]
1950	4,150	3,000,000	.1%		6	6	691			2		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. † (Superior: 29 Jan 1932; Prefect: 9 Feb 1938 to 14 Jun 1938)
• Edouard Gabriel Quint, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 27 Jan 1950 to 1959)
• Cesaire Stern, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 2 Jun 1939 to 28 Mar 1949)

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