Roman Catholic Diocese of Tingzhou
Diocese of Tingzhou 汀州 Dioecesis Timceuvensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Metropolitan | Fuzhou |
| Statistics | |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 1950) 1,220,000 4,318 (0.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tingzhou/Changting {Latin: Timceuven(sis), 中文: 汀州, 長汀} is a diocese located in the city of Tingzhou in the Ecclesiastical province of Fuzhou in China.
History
- December 27, 1923: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Tingzhou 汀州 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Fo-kien 福建北境
- May 8, 1947: Promoted as Diocese of Tingzhou 汀州
Leadership
- Bishops of Tingzhou 汀州(Roman rite)
- Bishop Johann Werner Lesinski, O.P. (May 8, 1947 – April 26, 1963)
- Prefects Apostolic of Tingzhou 汀州 (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Edber M. Pelzer, O.P. (December 21, 1925 – 1945)
References
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