Roman Catholic Diocese of Nancheng explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Nancheng
Local:	天主教南城教区
Latin:	Dioecesis Nancemensis
Country:	China
Metropolitan:	Nanchang
Province:	Nanchang
Rite:	Latin Rite
Population:	4,872,691
Population As Of:	1950
Catholics:	25,996
Catholics Percent:	0.5
Bishop:	Sede Vacante

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nancheng (Latin: Nancemen(sis),) is a diocese located in Nancheng (Jiangxi) in the ecclesiastical province of Nanchang in China.

History

• November 29, 1932: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Jianchangfu 建昌府 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Yujiang 餘江
• December 13, 1938: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Nancheng 南城
• April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Nancheng 南城

Leadership

• Bishops of Nancheng 南城 (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. (April 11, 1946 – October 23, 1970)
• Vicars Apostolic of Nancheng 南城 (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. (December 13, 1938 – April 11, 1946)
• Prefects Apostolic of Jianchangfu 建昌府 (Roman Rite)
  • Fr. Patrick Cleary, S.S.C.M.E. (later Bishop) (July 21, 1933 – December 13, 1938)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy