Prefecture Apostolic Of Xinjiang
The Roman Catholic Apostolic Prefecture of Xinjiang (simplified Chinese: 新绛教区; traditional Chinese: 新绛教區) is a pre-diocesan missionary jurisdiction (apostolic prefecture) located in the city of Yuncheng in Shanxi, China.
Apostolic Prefecture of Xinjiang Praefectura Apostolica Kiangchovensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Ecclesiastical province | Shanxi |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Church |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Xinjiang |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
History
On May 25, 1936, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Xinjiang (Jiangzhou) was established by a decree of Pope Pius XI.
Leadership
- Quintinus Pessers OFM (1936-1983), expelled from the Communist China in 1954, did not have real power after that time in the diocese.
- Bishop Augustine Zheng Shouduo (1982/3-2006)
- Bishop Josaphat Li Hongguang (2006)
- Bishop Peter Wu Junwei (2009–2022)
References
External links
- Giga-Catholic Information
- Catholic-Hierarchy
- Catholic Hierarchy in China since 1307
- Bulla Ad Christi Evangelium, AAS 28
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