Diocese of Jining

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jining (, ) is a diocese located in Jining (Ulanqab) in the ecclesiastical province of Suiyuan in China.

History

• February 8, 1929: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Jining 集寧 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Xiwanzi 西彎子
• April 1, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Jining 集寧
• September 10, 2025, Gained territory of Shiliin Gol League from the suppressed Diocese of Xuanhua 宣化

Special churches

• Formal Cathedral:
• 玫瑰營天主堂

Leadership

• Bishops of Jining 集寧 (Roman rite)
• Bishop Anthony Yao Shun (2019–)
• Bishop John Liu Shi-gong (1995–2017)
• Bishop Joseph Fan Heng'an (Fan Heng'an) (樊恆安) (April 11, 1946–1975)
• Vicars Apostolic of Jining 集寧 (Roman Rite)
• Bishop Joseph Fan Heng'an (Fan Heng'an) (樊恆安) (January 10, 1933–April 11, 1946)
• Bishop Evaristo Zhang Zhiliang (張智良) (February 10, 1929–May 26, 1932)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy