Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Daming

Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming

Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming

Roman Catholic diocese in China

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming (Latin: Tamimen(sis), Chinese: 大名) is a diocese located in the city of Daming in the ecclesiastical province of Beijing in China.

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History

  • March 11, 1935: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Daming 大名 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Xianxian 獻縣
  • July 10, 1947: Promoted as Diocese of Daming 大名

Leadership

  • Bishops of Daming 大名 (Roman Rite)
    • Stephen Yang Xiangtai, Bishop Coadjutor (1996–1999) and a Diocesan Bishop (1999–2016)
    • Fr. Gaspar Lischerong, S.J. (隆其化) (Apostolic Administrator July 10, 1947 – 1972)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Daming 大名 (Roman Rite)
    • Fr. Nicola Szarvas, S.J. (查宗夏) (January 31, 1936 – 1947)

References

  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Daming [Taming]". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 14, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)self-published
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Daming 大名". GCatholic.org. Retrieved June 14, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)self-published

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