Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang
Appearance
Diocese of Pingliang Dioecesis Pimliamensis 天主教平凉教区 | |
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Location | |
Country | China |
Ecclesiastical province | Lanzhou |
Metropolitan | Lanzhou |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Cathedral | Cathedral in Pingliang |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Nicholas Han Jide |
Metropolitan Archbishop | Joseph Han Zhihai |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang (Latin: Pimliamen(sis), Chinese: 平涼) is a diocese located in the city of Pingliang (Gansu) in the ecclesiastical province of Lanzhou in China.
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):
- Coadjutor Bishop Anthony Li Hui (2021–present)
- Bishop Nicholas Han Jide (1991–present)
- Bishop Philippe Ma Ji (1987 - 1999)
- Bishop Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. (June 25, 1950 – February 18, 1975)
References