Roman Catholic Diocese of Xiangyang
| Diocese of Xiangyang Dioecesis Siamiamensis 天主教襄阳教区 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Ecclesiastical province | Hankou |
| Metropolitan | Hankou |
| Statistics | |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 1950) 1,163,824 20,184 (1.7%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Sede Vacante |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Sede Vacante |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xiangyang/Siangyang (Latin: Siamiamen(sis), Chinese: 襄陽) is a diocese located in the city of Xiangyang in the Ecclesiastical province of Hankou in China.
History
- May 25, 1936: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Xiangyang 襄陽 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Laohekou 老河口
- May 10, 1951: Promoted as Diocese of Xiangyang 襄陽
Leadership
- Bishops of Xiangyang (Roman rite)
- Bishop Francis Yi Xuan-hua (Yi Hsüan-hua) (易宣化) (May 10, 1951 – 1974)
- Prefects Apostolic of Xiangyang 襄陽 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Francis Yi Xuan-hua (Yi Hsüan-hua) (易宣化) (May 25, 1936 – May 10, 1951)
References
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