Roman Catholic Diocese of Xiwanzi explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Xiwanzi |
| Local: | 天主教西湾子教区 |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Sivanzeanus |
| Country: | China |
| Metropolitan: | Suiyuan |
| Province: | Suiyuan |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral in Chongli |
| Area Km2: | 250,000 |
| Population: | 700,000 |
| Population As Of: | 1950 |
| Catholics: | 40,725 |
| Catholics Percent: | 5.8 |
| Bishop: | Sede Vacante |
| Metro Archbishop: | Paul Meng Qinglu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xiwanzi/Chongli (Latin: Sivanzean(us),) is a diocese located in the city of Xiwanzi, Chongli District in the ecclesiastical province of Suiyuan in China.
History
- August 20, 1840: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Mongolia 蒙古 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Liaotung 遼東
- December 21, 1883: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Central Mongolia 中蒙古
- March 14, 1922: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Chahar 察哈爾
- December 3, 1924: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Xiwanzi 西彎子
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Xiwanzi 西彎子
Leadership
- Bishops of Xiwanzi (Roman rite)
- Vicars Apostolic of Xiwanzi 西彎子 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Leone Giovanni M. De Smedt, C.I.C.M. (December 14, 1931 – April 11, 1946)
- Bishop Everard Ter Laak, C.I.C.M. (January 12, 1924 – May 5, 1931)
- Vicars Apostolic of Chahaer 察哈爾 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Jeroom Van Aertselaer, C.I.C.M. (May 1, 1898 – January 12, 1924)
- Vicars Apostolic of Mongolia 蒙古 (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Florent Daguin, C.M. (July 17, 1857 – May 9, 1859)
- Bishop Joseph-Martial Mouly, C.M. (孟振生) (August 23, 1840 – April 28, 1846)
References
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