Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pingliang (Latin: Pimliamen(sis), Chinese: 平涼) is a diocese located in the city of Pingliang (Gansu) in the ecclesiastical province of Lanzhou in China.

Diocese of Pingliang Dioecesis Pimliamensis 天主教平凉教区
Location
Country	China
Ecclesiastical province	Lanzhou
Metropolitan	Lanzhou
Information
Rite	Latin Rite
Cathedral	Cathedral in Pingliang
Current leadership
Pope	Leo XIV
Bishop	Nicholas Han Jide
Metropolitan Archbishop	Joseph Han Zhihai

History

• January 25, 1930: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Pingliang 平涼 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Qinzhou 秦州
• June 24, 1950: Promoted as Diocese of Pingliang 平涼

Leadership

Bishops of Pingliang 平涼 (Roman rite):

• Coadjutor Bishop Anthony Li Hui (2021–present)
• Bishop Nicholas Han Jide (1991–present)
• Bishop Philippe Ma Ji (1987 - 1999)
• Bishop Ignacio Gregorio Larrañaga Lasa, O.F.M. Cap. (June 25, 1950 – February 18, 1975)

Bibliography

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy