The Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui/Weíhwei/Jixian (, ) is a diocese located in the city of Weihui in the Ecclesiastical province of Kaifeng in China.

History

1869: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Honan 河南北境 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Honan 河南 August 2, 1929: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Weihuifu 衛輝府 April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Weihui 衛輝

Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui

Leadership

Bishops of Weihui 衛輝 (Roman rite) Bishop Joseph Zhang Yinlin (2016 - ) Bishop Thomas Zhang Huai-xin (1981 - 2016) Bishop Mario Civelli, P.I.M.E. () (July 18, 1946 – February 2, 1966) Vicars Apostolic of Northern Honan 河南北境 (Roman Rite) Bishop Martino Chiolino, P.I.M.E. () (February 23, 1921 – 1929) Bishop Giovanni Menicatti, P.I.M.E. () (September 12, 1903 – 1919) Bishop Giovanni Domenico Rizzolati, O.F.M. (August 30, 1839 – 1856)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui

References

GCatholic.org

Catholic Hierarchy

Roman Catholic dioceses in China

Religious organizations established in 1869

Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century

1869 establishments in China

Christianity in Henan

Religion in Xinxiang

Roman Catholic Diocese of Weihui