Apostolic Prefecture of Xing'anfu explained

Jurisdiction:	Apostolic Prefecture
Xing'anfu
Latin:	Praefectura Apostolica Hinganfuensis
Country:	Hubei, China
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Ankang, Shaanxi
Area Km2:	25,000
Bishop:	John Wang Xiaoxun

The Apostolic Prefecture of Xing'anfu (Latin: Hinganfuen(sis),) or Apostolic Prefecture of Ankang is a Latin Catholic pre-diocesan jurisdiction located in Shaanxi. It depends directly on the Holy See and its missionary Dicastery for Evangelization.^[1]

History

• 28 March 1928: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Xing’anfu from then the Apostolic Vicariate of Hanzhong and Apostolic Vicariate of Xi’anfu.^[1]

Prelates

• Prefects Apostolic of Xing’anfu (Roman Rite)^[2]
  • Fr. Giovanni Soggiu, O.F.M.Conv. (1 Aug 1928 – 12 Nov 1930)
  • Fr. Berardo Barracciu, O.F.M.Conv. (26 Feb 1932 – 3 Sep 1940)
  • Fr. Emilio Favarato, O.F.M.Conv. (20 Jun 1941 – 1946)
  • Fr. Pietro Maleddu, O.F.M.Conv. (7 May 1948 – 1983)
    • Fr. John Baptist Ye Ronghua, administrator (1987 – 10 Dec 2000)
  • Bishop John Baptist Ye Ronghua (10 Dec 2000 – 28 Aug 2022)
    • Bishop John Wang Xiaoxun, coadjutor (30 Nov 2016 – 28 Aug 2022)
  • Bishop John Wang Xiaoxun (since 28 Aug 2022)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in China

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

Notes and References

1. Web site: Apostolic Prefecture of Ankang . UCA News Website . 13 March 2023.
2. http://www.bishops-in-china.com/default.asp?iId=KEKDJ Dioceses in China A-G