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.

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

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)

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