Roman Catholic Diocese of Puqi explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Puqi |
| Local: | 天主教蒲圻教区 |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Puchivanus |
| Country: | China |
| Metropolitan: | Hankou |
| Province: | Hankou |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral in Chibi City |
| Population: | 765,000 |
| Population As Of: | 1950 |
| Catholics: | 5,413 |
| Catholics Percent: | 0.7 |
| Bishop: | Sede Vacante |
| Metro Archbishop: | Sede Vacante |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Puqi/Puchi (la|Puchivan(us),) is a diocese located in the city of Puqi (Hubei) in the ecclesiastical province of Hankou in China.
History
- December 12, 1923: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Puqi 蒲圻 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Hupeh 湖北東境
- May 10, 1951: Promoted as Diocese of Puqi 蒲圻
Leadership
- Bishops of Puqi 蒲圻 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Li Dao-nan (李道南) (May 10, 1951 – 1973)
- Prefects Apostolic of Puqi 蒲圻 (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Joseph Li Dao-nan (李道南) (later Bishop) (February 23, 1949 – May 10, 1951)
- Fr. Joseph Zhang Jing-xiu (張敬修) (April 16, 1929 – 1941)
- Bishop Odorico Cheng He-de, O.F.M. (成和德) (March 21, 1924 – November 13, 1928)
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