Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming

{{Short description|Roman Catholic diocese in China}}

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|metropolitan = Beijing

|province = Beijing

|rite = Latin Rite

|cathedral = Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace in Daming

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming ({{langx|la|Tamimen(sis)}}, {{zh|大名 }}) is a diocese located in the city of Daming in the ecclesiastical province of Beijing in China.

History

  • March 11, 1935: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Daming 大名 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Xianxian 獻縣
  • July 10, 1947: Promoted as Diocese of Daming 大名

Leadership

  • Bishops of Daming 大名 (Roman Rite)
  • Stephen Yang Xiangtai, Bishop Coadjutor (1996–1999) and a Diocesan Bishop (1999–2016)
  • Fr. Gaspar Lischerong, S.J. ({{lang|zh|隆其化}}) (Apostolic Administrator July 10, 1947 – 1972)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Daming 大名 (Roman Rite)
  • Fr. Nicola Szarvas, S.J. ({{lang|zh|查宗夏}}) (January 31, 1936 – 1947)

References

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Category:Roman Catholic dioceses in China

Category:Christian organizations established in 1935

Category:Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

Category:Christianity in Hebei

Category:1935 establishments in China

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