Diocese of Pingliang [Pingliang]

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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

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Past and Present Ordinaries

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

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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]

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Affiliated Bishops

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