The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaifeng (Latin: Chaefomen(sis), simplified Chinese: 开封; traditional Chinese: 開封; pinyin: Kāifēng) is an archdiocese located in the city of Kaifeng in Henan province, China.
History
- September 21, 1916: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Honan from the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Honan and Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Honan
- December 3, 1924: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Kaifengfu
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kaifeng
Leadership
- Archbishops of Kaifeng (開封) (Roman rite)
- Vicars Apostolic of Kaifengfu (開封府) (Roman Rite) Bishop Noè Giuseppe Tacconi, P.I.M.E. (December 3, 1924–1940)
- Vicars Apostolic of Eastern Honan (河南東境) (Roman Rite) Bishop Noè Giuseppe Tacconi, P.I.M.E. (1916–December 3, 1924)