Apostolic_Vicariate_of_Weihuifu

Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui

Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui

Roman Catholic diocese in China

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui/Weíhwei/Jixian (Latin: Ueihoeiven(sis), Chinese: 衛輝, 級縣) is a diocese located in the city of Weihui in the ecclesiastical province of Kaifeng in China.

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History

  • 1869: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Honan 河南北境 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Honan 河南
  • August 2, 1929: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Weihuifu 衛輝府
  • April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Weihui 衛輝

Leadership

  • Bishops of Weihui 衛輝 (Roman rite)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Northern Honan 河南北境 (Roman Rite)
    • Bishop Martino Chiolino, P.I.M.E. (林栋臣) (February 23, 1921 – 1929)
    • Bishop Giovanni Menicatti, P.I.M.E. (梅占魁) (September 12, 1903 – 1919)
    • Bishop Giovanni Domenico Rizzolati, O.F.M. (August 30, 1839 – 1856)

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