Roman Catholic Diocese of Shantou explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Shantou |
| Local: | 天主教汕头教区 |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Scianteuvensis |
| Country: | China |
| Metropolitan: | Guangzhou |
| Province: | Guangzhou |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of St. Joseph in Shantou, Guangdong |
| Area Km2: | 20,000 |
| Population: | 17,500,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
| Catholics: | 150,000 |
| Catholics Percent: | 0.8 |
| Bishop: | Joseph Huang Bingzhang |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Peter Zhuang Jian-jian |
| Metro Archbishop: | Joseph Gan Junqiu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Shantou/Swatow (Latin: Scianteuven(sis),) is a diocese located in the city of Shantou in the ecclesiastical province of Guangzhou in China.
History
- April 6, 1914: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Chaozhou 潮州 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Guangdong 廣東
- August 18, 1915: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Shantou 汕頭
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Shantou 汕頭
Leadership
- Bishops of Shantou 汕頭 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter Zhuang Jian-jian (2006 - present) (Clandestinely)
- Bishop John Cai Tiyuan (1981 - 2000)
- Bishop Charles Vogel, M.E.P. (April 11, 1946 - April 13, 1958)
- Vicars Apostolic of Shantou 汕頭 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Charles Vogel, M.E.P. (December 9, 1935 - April 11, 1946)
- Bishop Adolphe Rayssac, M.E.P. (July 17, 1914 - May 1, 1935)
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