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Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang

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Metropolitan
  
Lanzhou

Cathedral
  
Cathedral in Pingliang

Bishop
  
Nicholas Han Ji-de

Country
  
China

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Pope
  
Francis

Metropolitan Archbishop
  
Joseph Han Zhi-hai

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lanzhou

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang (Latin: Pimliamen(sis), Chinese: 平涼) is a diocese located in the city of Pingliang in the Ecclesiastical province of Lanzhou in China.

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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 Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. (June 25, 1950 – February 18, 1975)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang Wikipedia
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