Diocese of Puqi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Puqi/Puchi (, ) is a diocese located in the city of Puqi (Hubei) in the ecclesiastical province of Hankou in China.

History

• December 12, 1923: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Puqi 蒲圻 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Hupeh 湖北東境
• May 10, 1951: Promoted as Diocese of Puqi 蒲圻

Leadership

• Bishops of Puqi 蒲圻 (Roman rite)
• Bishop Joseph Li Dao-nan (李道南) (May 10, 1951 – 1973)
• Prefects Apostolic of Puqi 蒲圻 (Roman Rite)
• Fr. Joseph Li Dao-nan (李道南) (later Bishop) (February 23, 1949 – May 10, 1951)
• Fr. Joseph Zhang Jing-xiu (張敬修) (April 16, 1929 – 1941)
• Bishop Odorico Cheng He-de, O.F.M. (成和德) (March 21, 1924 – November 13, 1928)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy