Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang (Latin: Pimliamen(sis), Chinese: 平涼) is a diocese located in the city of Pingliang in the Ecclesiastical province of Lanzhou in China.

Diocese of Pingliang

Dioecesis Pimliamensis

天主教平凉教区
Location
CountryChina
Ecclesiastical provinceLanzhou
MetropolitanLanzhou
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral in Pingliang
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopNicholas Han Ji-de
Metropolitan ArchbishopJoseph Han Zhi-hai

History

  • January 25, 1930: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Pingliang 平涼 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Qinzhou 秦州
  • June 24, 1950: Promoted as Diocese of Pingliang 平涼

Leadership

  • Bishops of Pingliang 平涼 (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Nicholas Han Ji-de (1991–present)
    • Bishop Philippe Ma Ji (1987 - 1999)
    • Bishop Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. (June 25, 1950 – February 18, 1975)

References


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