The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yanggu/Yangku ( la, Iamcuven(sis), ) is a
diocese
In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided provinces were administratively associa ...
located in
Yanggu in the
Ecclesiastical province
An ecclesiastical province is one of the basic forms of jurisdiction in Christian Churches with traditional hierarchical structure, including Western Christianity and Eastern Christianity. In general, an ecclesiastical province consists of seve ...
of
Jinan, and is centered in the Chinese province of
Shandong.
History
* December 13, 1933: Established as
Apostolic Prefecture
An apostolic prefect or prefect apostolic is a priest who heads what is known as an apostolic prefecture, a 'pre-diocesan' missionary jurisdiction where the Catholic Church is not yet sufficiently developed to have it made a diocese. Although it ...
of Yanggu () from the
Apostolic Vicariate of Yanzhoufu ()
* July 11, 1939: Promoted as
Apostolic Vicariate of Yanggu
* April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Yanggu
Leadership
*
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution.
In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is c ...
s of Yanggu (Roman rite)
** Bishop Joseph Zhao Feng-chang (2000–present)
** Bishop Joseph Li Bing-yao, S.V.D. (1990–1995)
** Bishop
Thomas Niu Huiqing () (April 11, 1946–February 28, 1973)
* Vicars Apostolic of Yanggu (Roman Rite)
** Bishop
Thomas Niu Huiqing (January 12, 1943–April 11, 1946)
** Bishop
Thomas Tien-ken-sin,
S.V.D. () (later
Cardinal) (July 11, 1939–November 10, 1942)
References
GCatholic.org
Roman Catholic dioceses in China
Christian organizations established in 1933
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
1933 establishments in China
Religion in Shandong
Yanggu County, Shandong
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