Diocese of Western Kowloon explained

Diocese of Western Kowloon
Local:西九龍教區
Territory:Western Kowloon
Western New Territories (excluding the outlying islands)
Province:Hong Kong
Headquarters:All Saints' Cathedral
Parishes:10
Churches:12
Schools:37
Rite:Use of Salisbury
Established:18 October 1998
Cathedral:All Saints' Cathedral
Bishop:Andrew Chan Au-ming
Bishop Title:Bishop
Dean:Fan Chun-ho, Samson Jeremiah
Emeritus Bishops:Thomas Soo Yee-po
Website:http://dwk.hkskh.org/

The Diocese of Western Kowloon is one of the three dioceses under the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. Its territory covers most of western Kowloon and the western New Territories (excluding the outlying islands of Hong Kong). All Saints' Church, then consecrated cathedral on 31 October 2010,[1] was established in 1891,[2] making it one of the oldest Anglican churches in Hong Kong.[3] Incumbent bishop, Andrew Chan, was elected on 26 June 2011[4] and consecrated on 25 March 2012[5] to replace the outgoing bishop, Thomas Soo.

Bishops! Name! Years in office
Thomas Soo Yee-po1998–2012
Andrew Chan Au-ming2012–

Churches

The diocese oversees over 12 churches and chapels across western Kowloon and western New Territories (excluding the outlying islands of Hong Kong).[6]

Parishes

Missions

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anglican Diocese of Western Kowloon, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. dwk.hkskh.org. 2017-05-10.
  2. Book: Heritage Fiesta 2014. Commissioner for Heritage’s Office, Development Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 2014. Hong Kong.
  3. Web site: 教會元首,基督君王 -- 楊俊強先生. AY. www.skhhtc.org.hk. zh-tw. 2017-05-11.
  4. Web site: 聖公會西九龍教區陳謳明當選第二任主教(7月6日消息). christiantimes.org.hk. 2017-05-09.
  5. Web site: 香港聖公會舉行主教祝聖禮 . 陳謳明接任西九龍教區主教. www.christianweekly.net. 2017-05-09.
  6. Web site: Anglican Diocese of Western Kowloon, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. dwk.hkskh.org. 2017-06-26.