Prefecture Apostolic of Xinjiang explained

Jurisdiction:Apostolic Prefecture
Xinjiang
Latin:Praefectura Apostolica Kiangchovensis
Country:China
Province:Shanxi
Rite:Latin Church
Cathedral:Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Xinjiang
Bishop:Vacant

The Roman Catholic Apostolic Prefecture of Xinjiang is a pre-diocesan missionary jurisdiction (apostolic prefecture) located in the city of Yuncheng in Shanxi, China.

History

On May 25, 1936, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Xinjiang (Jiangzhou) was established by a decree of Pope Pius XI.

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