The Roman Catholic Diocese of Zhengzhou/Chengchow (Latin: Cemceuven(sis), Chinese: 鄭州) is a diocese located in the city of Zhengzhou in the ecclesiastical province of Kaifeng in China.
History
- August 28, 1882: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Western Honan 河南西境 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Honan 河南
- May 2, 1911: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Western Honan 河南西境
- December 3, 1924: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Zhengzhou 鄭州
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Zhengzhou 鄭州
Leadership
- Bishop Luigi Calza, S.X. (23 June 1906 – 18 September 1911)
- Bishop Luigi Calza, S.X. (18 September 1911 – 22 October 1944)
- Faustino M. Tissot, S.X. (10 May 1946 – 1983)
- Taddeo Wang Yuesheng, 58 (25 January 2024[1] – present)
References
- 1."Resignations and Appointments, 25.01.2024" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.