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
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