Roman Catholic Diocese of Chifeng

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chifeng/Chihfeng (Latin: Cefomen(sis), Chinese: 赤峰) is a diocese located in the city of Chifeng in the Ecclesiastical province of Shenyang in China.

Diocese of Chifeng

Dioecesis Cefomensis

天主教赤峰教区
Location
Country China
Ecclesiastical provinceShenyang
MetropolitanShenyang
Statistics
Area75,087 km2 (28,991 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 1950)
798,000
29,582 (3.7%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral in Chifeng
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopSede Vacante
Metropolitan ArchbishopPaul Pei Junmin

History

  • 1922: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Chifeng 赤峰 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Mongolia 東蒙古
  • January 21, 1932: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Chifeng 赤峰
  • April 21, 1949: Promoted as Diocese of Chifeng 赤峰

Leadership

  • Bishops of Chifeng (Roman rite)
    • Fr. Luke Zhao Qing-hua (趙慶化) (January 11, 1932 – 1949)

References



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