Diocese of Pingliang [Pingliang]

Dioecesis Pimliamensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Elevated: 24 June 1950
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Lanchow [Lanzhou]
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: China
Mailing Address: Catholic Mission, Bishop's House, Pingliang, Gansu, China

Historical Details

Prefecture Apostolic of Pingliang [Pingliang]
- Latin Name: Pimliamensis
- Erected: 25 January 1930
- Country: China

Past and Present Ordinaries

Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. † (29 Apr 1930 Appointed - 18 Feb 1975 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Pingliang [Pingliang]
25 January 1930	Erected		Prefecture Apostolic of Pingliang [Pingliang] (erected)
Diocese of Pingliang [Pingliang]
24 June 1950	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Pingliang [Pingliang]	Diocese of Pingliang [Pingliang]

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. † (Prefect: 29 Apr 1930; Bishop: 25 Jun 1950 to 18 Feb 1975)

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