Diocese of Pingliang
| Diocese of Pingliang Dioecesis Pimliamensis 天主教平凉教区 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Ecclesiastical province | Lanzhou |
| Metropolitan | Lanzhou |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral in Pingliang |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Anthony Li Hui |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Joseph Han Zhihai |
| Bishops emeritus | Nicholas Han Jide, OFM Cap |
Diocese of Pingliang — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang (Latin: Pimliamen(sis), Chinese: 平涼) is a diocese located in the city of Pingliang (Gansu) in the ecclesiastical province of Lanzhou in China.
History
- January 25, 1930: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Pingliang 平涼 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Qinzhou 秦州
- June 24, 1950: Promoted as Diocese of Pingliang 平涼
Leadership
Bishops of Pingliang 平涼 (Roman rite):
- Bishop Anthony Li Hui (2026 – Present)
- Bishop Nicholas Han Jide (1991 – 2026), retired
- Bishop Philippe Ma Ji (1987 – 1999)
- Bishop Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. (25 June 1950 – 18 February 1975)
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]