Vicariate Apostolic of Houkouang

Suppressed

Historical Details

Vicariate Apostolic of Houkouang
- Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
- Erected: 15 October 1696
- Vicariate
- Rite: Latin (or Roman)
- Country: China

Past Ordinaries

Giovanni Francesco Nicolai, O.F.M. † (20 Oct 1696 Appointed - 27 Dec 1737 Died)
Giambattista Maoletti, O.F.M. † ( 1721 Appointed - 14 Jan 1725 Died)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
15 October 1696	Erected	Diocese of Nanking [Nanjing]	Vicariate Apostolic of Chekiang {Ce-Kiam} (erected) Vicariate Apostolic of Houkouang (erected) Vicariate Apostolic of Kuiceu (erected) Vicariate Apostolic of Kiam-Si {Kiangsi} (erected) Vicariate Apostolic of Yunnan (erected)
1762	Suppressed	Vicariate Apostolic of Houkouang (suppressed)

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Giambattista Maoletti, O.F.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 1721 to 14 Jan 1725)
Giovanni Francesco Nicolai, O.F.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 20 Oct 1696 to 27 Dec 1737)

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