The Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui/Weíhwei/Jixian (Latin: Ueihoeiven(sis), Chinese: 衛輝, 級縣) is a diocese located in the city of Weihui in the ecclesiastical province of Kaifeng in China.
History
- 1869: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Honan 河南北境 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Honan 河南
- August 2, 1929: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Weihuifu 衛輝府
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Weihui 衛輝
Leadership
- Bishops of Weihui 衛輝 (Roman rite)
- Vicars Apostolic of Northern Honan 河南北境 (Roman Rite) Bishop Martino Chiolino, P.I.M.E. (林栋臣) (February 23, 1921 – 1929); Bishop Giovanni Menicatti, P.I.M.E. (梅占魁) (September 12, 1903 – 1919); Bishop Giovanni Domenico Rizzolati, O.F.M. (August 30, 1839 – 1856)