Prefecture Apostolic of Sinkiang [Xinjiang-Urumqi]

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic Elevated: 21 May 1938 Prefecture Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: China Mailing Address: Tihwa, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China

Historical Details

• Mission "Sui Iuris" of Sinkiang [Xinjiang-Urumqi]
  • Latin Name: Sinkiangensis
  • Erected: 14 February 1930
  • Country: China

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Ferdinando Loy, S.V.D. † (20 Nov 1931 Appointed - 1970 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Mission "Sui Iuris" of Sinkiang [Xinjiang-Urumqi]
14 February 1930	Erected		Mission "Sui Iuris" of Sinkiang [Xinjiang-Urumqi] (erected)
Prefecture Apostolic of Sinkiang [Xinjiang-Urumqi]
21 May 1938	Elevated	Mission "Sui Iuris" of Sinkiang [Xinjiang-Urumqi]	Prefecture Apostolic of Sinkiang [Xinjiang-Urumqi]

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Affiliated Bishops

• Ferdinando Loy, S.V.D. † (Superior: 20 Nov 1931; Prefect: 21 May 1938 to 1970)