Roman Catholic Diocese of Nancheng
| Diocese of Nancheng Dioecesis Nancemensis 天主教南城教区 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Ecclesiastical province | Nanchang |
| Metropolitan | Nanchang |
| Statistics | |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 1950) 4,872,691 25,996 (0.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sede Vacante |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | John Wu Shi-zhen |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nancheng (Latin: Nancemen(sis), Chinese: 南城) is a diocese located in the city of Nancheng in the Ecclesiastical province of Nanchang in China.
History
- November 29, 1932: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Jianchangfu 建昌府 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Yujiang 餘江
- December 13, 1938: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Nancheng 南城
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Nancheng 南城
Leadership
- Bishops of Nancheng 南城 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. (April 11, 1946 – October 23, 1970)
- Vicars Apostolic of Nancheng 南城 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. (December 13, 1938 – April 11, 1946)
- Prefects Apostolic of Jianchangfu 建昌府 (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. (later Bishop) (July 21, 1933 – December 13, 1938)
References
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