Diocese of Jining
| Diocese of Jining Dioecesis Zinimensis 天主教集宁教区 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Ecclesiastical province | Suiyuan |
| Metropolitan | Suiyuan |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 40,000 km2 (15,000 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 1950) 800,000 36,240 (4.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Anthony Yao Shun |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Paul Meng Qinglu |
Diocese of Jining — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jining (Latin: Zinimen(sis), Chinese: 集寧) is a diocese located in Jining (Ulanqab) in the ecclesiastical province of Suiyuan in China.
History
- February 8, 1929: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Jining 集寧 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Xiwanzi 西彎子
- April 1, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Jining 集寧
- September 10, 2025, Gained territory of Shiliin Gol League from the suppressed Diocese of Xuanhua 宣化[1]
Special churches
- Formal Cathedral:
- 玫瑰營天主堂
Leadership
- Bishops of Jining 集寧 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Anthony Yao Shun (2019–)[2]
- Bishop John Liu Shi-gong (1995–2017)
- Bishop Joseph Fan Heng'an (Fan Heng'an) (樊恆安) (April 11, 1946–1975)
- Vicars Apostolic of Jining 集寧 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Joseph Fan Heng'an (Fan Heng'an) (樊恆安) (January 10, 1933–April 11, 1946)
- Bishop Evaristo Zhang Zhiliang (張智良) (February 10, 1929–May 26, 1932)
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Jining is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[3]
References
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- Back to citation First Chinese bishop consecrated after Vatican-China deal, Catholic News Agency
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q178554