The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xiamen/Amoy/Hsíamen (Latin: Sciiamenen(sis), Chinese: 廈門) is a diocese located in the city of Xiamen (Fujian) in the ecclesiastical province of Fuzhou in China.
History
- December 3, 1883: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Amoy 廈門 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Fo-kien 福建北境
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Xiamen 廈門
Leadership
- Bishops of Xiamen 廈門 (Roman rite)
- Vicars Apostolic of Amoy 廈門 (Roman Rite) Bishop Manuel Prat Pujoldevall, O.P.(January 27, 1916–April 11, 1946); Bishop Isidoro Clemente Gutiérrez, O.P. (August 7, 1899–August 10, 1915.); Bishop Esteban Sánchez de las Heras, O.P. (January 19, 1895–June 21, 1896); Bishop Ignacio Ibáñez, O.P. (May 4, 1893–October 14, 1893); Bishop Andrés Chinchón, O.P. (December 11, 1883–May 1, 1892)