Pope Erects New Diocese in China, Names New Bishop

Pope Leo XIV redraws diocesan map of Hebei, long tied to China’s underground church

(RNS) — The move signals a new phase in Sino-Vatican relations and the regularization of local church structures.

Vatican announces suppression of 2 historic dioceses in China, episcopal ordination of first bishop of Zhangjiakou

The first bishop of the newly established Diocese of Zhangjiakou in northern China was ordained to the episcopate Sept. 10, the Vatican has announced. The Vatican… The post Vatican announces suppression of 2 historic dioceses in China, episcopal ordination of first bishop of Zhangjiakou appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Pope Leo approves reordering of Chinese dioceses, appoints new bishop

Pope Leo XIV has suppressed two dioceses in mainland China, and erected a new diocese with a new bishop, the Vatican announced September 10, a move suggesting a new level of cooperation between China and the Vatican on mainland Church affairs.Xishiku Church, Beijing, China. Image via Shutterstock.The announcement represents the first occasion under Pope Leo in which the territory of mainland Chinese dioceses has been altered to reflect civil jur…

Pope erects new diocese in China, names new bishop

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV formally suppressed two dioceses in China and erected a new one, which already had been operating without the Vatican’s consent. “With a desire to promote the pastoral care of the Lord’s flock and to attend more effectively to its spiritual well-being,” Pope Leo decided to suppress the dioceses of Xuanhua and Xiwanzi and to erect the new diocese of Zhangjiakou, the Vatican press office said Sept. 10. The two for…

Bishop consecrated for Chinese diocese created by Pope Leo XIV

In conformity with the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the Chinese government, Joseph Wang Zhengui receives episcopal consecration, becoming the first bishop of the new diocese of Zhangjiakou, created two months ago by Pope Leo XIV. Read all