Roman Catholic Diocese of Xuzhou

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xuzhou/Süchow (Latin: Siuceuven(sis), Chinese: 徐州) is a diocese located in the city of Xuzhou in the Ecclesiastical province of Nanjing in China.

Diocese of Xuzhou

Dioecesis Siuceuvensis

天主教徐州教区
Xuzhou Cathedral
Location
CountryChina
MetropolitanNanjing
Statistics
Area20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 1950)
4,500,000
93,500 (2.1%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Xuzhou
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopSede Vacante
Metropolitan ArchbishopFrancis Lu Xin-ping

History

  • July 1, 1931: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Xuzhou 徐州 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nanjing 南京
  • June 18, 1935: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Xuzhou 徐州
  • April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Xuzhou 徐州

Leadership

  • Bishops of Xuzhou 徐州 (Roman rite)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Xuzhou 徐州 (Roman Rite)
    • Bishop Philip Côté, S.J. (June 18, 1935 – April 11, 1946)

References


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