Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Kaifeng
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaifeng (Latin: Chaefomen(sis), simplified Chinese: 开封; traditional Chinese: 開封; pinyin: Kāifēng) is an archdiocese located in the city of Kaifeng in Henan province, China.
History
- September 21, 1916: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Honan from the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Honan and Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Honan
- December 3, 1924: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Kaifengfu
- April 11, 1946: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kaifeng
Leadership
- Archbishops of Kaifeng (開封) (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Joseph Gao Hongxiao, O.F.M. (2007–2022)
- Archbishop John Baptist Liang Xisheng (1989–2007)
- Archbishop Gaetano Pollio, P.I.M.E. (December 12, 1946–September 8, 1960)
- Vicars Apostolic of Kaifengfu (開封府) (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Noè Giuseppe Tacconi, P.I.M.E. (December 3, 1924–1940)
- Vicars Apostolic of Eastern Honan (河南東境) (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Noè Giuseppe Tacconi, P.I.M.E. (1916–December 3, 1924)
Suffragan dioceses
Sources
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