Roman Catholic Diocese of Xuzhou

Diocese of Xuzhou Dioecesis Siuceuvensis 徐州
Location
Country	China
Metropolitan	Nanjing
Statistics
Area	20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi)
Population - Total - Catholics	(as of 1950) 4,500,000 93,500 (2.1%)
Information
Rite	Latin Rite
Cathedral	耶稣圣心主教座堂 (Sacred Heart Cathedral)
Current leadership
Bishop	vacant

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xuzhou/Süchow (Latin: Siuceuven(sis), Chinese: 徐州) is a diocese located in the city of Xuzhou in the Ecclesiastical province of Nanjing in China.

History

• July 1, 1931: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Xuzhou 徐州 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nanjing 南京
• June 18, 1935: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Xuzhou 徐州
• April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Xuzhou 徐州

Leadership

• Bishops of Xuzhou 徐州 (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Philip Côté, S.J. (April 11, 1946 – January 16, 1970)
• Vicars Apostolic of Xuzhou 徐州 (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Philip Côté, S.J. (June 18, 1935 – April 11, 1946)

References

• Giga-Catholic Information
• Catholic Hierarchy