Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Pingliang
Local:	天主教平凉教区
Latin:	Dioecesis Pimliamensis
Country:	China
Metropolitan:	Lanzhou
Province:	Lanzhou
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathedral in Pingliang
Bishop:	Nicholas Han Jide
Metro Archbishop:	Joseph Han Zhihai

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang (la|Pimliamen(sis),) 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):

• Coadjutor Bishop Anthony Li Hui (2021–present)
• Bishop Nicholas Han Jide (1991–present)
• Bishop Philippe Ma Ji (1987 - 1999)
• Bishop Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. (June 25, 1950 – February 18, 1975)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy