Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang

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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 Jide
Metropolitan ArchbishopJoseph 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)
    • Bishop Nicholas Han Ji-de (1991–present)
    • Bishop Philippe Ma Ji (1987 - 1999)
    • Bishop , O.F.M. Cap. (June 25, 1950 – February 18, 1975)

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