Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang

Diocese of Pingliang Dioecesis Pimliamensis 天主教平凉教区
Location
Country	China
Ecclesiastical province	Lanzhou
Metropolitan	Lanzhou
Information
Rite	Latin Rite
Cathedral	Cathedral in Pingliang
Current leadership
Pope	Francis
Bishop	Nicholas Han Ji-de
Metropolitan Archbishop	Joseph Han Zhi-hai

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang (Latin: Pimliamen(sis), Chinese: 平涼) is a diocese located in the city of Pingliang in the Ecclesiastical province of Lanzhou in China.

History

• January 25, 1930: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Pingliang 平涼 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Qinzhou 秦州
• June 24, 1950: Promoted as Diocese of Pingliang 平涼

Leadership

• Bishops of Pingliang 平涼 (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Nicholas Han Ji-de (1991–present)
  • Bishop Philippe Ma Ji (1987 - 1999)
  • Bishop Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. (June 25, 1950 – February 18, 1975)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy