Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming
| Diocese of Daming Dioecesis Tamimensis 教區大名 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Ecclesiastical province | Beijing |
| Metropolitan | Beijing |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace in Daming |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sede Vacante |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Joseph Li Shan |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming (Latin: Tamimen(sis), Chinese: 大名 ) is a diocese located in the city of Daming in the Ecclesiastical province of Beijing in China.
History
- March 11, 1935: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Daming 大名 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Xianxian 獻縣
- July 10, 1947: Promoted as Diocese of Daming 大名
Leadership
- Bishops of Daming 大名 (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Gaspar Lischerong, S.J. (隆其化) (Apostolic Administrator July 10, 1947–1972)
- Prefects Apostolic of Daming 大名 (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Nicola Szarvas, S.J. (查宗夏) (January 31, 1936–1947)
References
Coordinates: 36°17′N 115°09′E / 36.283°N 115.150°E
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