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Apostolic Vicariate Of Shantou

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Shantou/Swatow (Latin: Scianteuven(sis), Chinese: 汕頭) is a diocese located in the city of Shantou in the ecclesiastical province of Guangzhou in China.

History

  • April 6, 1914: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Chaozhou 潮州 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Guangdong 廣東
  • August 18, 1915: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Shantou 汕頭
  • April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Shantou 汕頭

Leadership

  • Bishops of Shantou 汕頭 (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Peter Zhuang Jian-jian (2006–present) (Clandestinely)
    • Bishop John Cai Tiyuan (1981–2000)
    • Bishop Charles Vogel, M.E.P. (April 11, 1946–April 13, 1958)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Shantou 汕頭 (Roman Rite)
    • Bishop Charles Vogel, M.E.P. (December 9, 1935–April 11, 1946)
    • Bishop Adolphe Rayssac, M.E.P. (July 17, 1914–May 1, 1935)

References


23°22′00″N 116°42′00″E / 23.3667°N 116.7000°E / 23.3667; 116.7000