| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | China |
| Metropolitan: | Hangzhou |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 23,484 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
3,309,300 (1950) 4,286 (0.1%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lishui {Latin: Liscioëiven(sis), 中文: 麗水} is a diocese located in the city of Lishui in the Ecclesiastical province of Hangzhou in China.
History
- July 2, 1931: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Chuzhou from the Apostolic Vicariate of Ningbo 寧波
- May 18, 1937: Renamed as Apostolic Prefecture of Lishui 麗水
- May 28, 1937: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Lishui 麗水
- May 13, 1948: Promoted as Diocese of Lishui 麗水
Leadership
- Bishops of Lishui 麗水 (Roman rite)
- Bishop Kenneth Roderick Turner, S.F.M. (May 13, 1948 – October 31, 1983)
- Vicars Apostolic of Lishui 麗水 (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Guglielmo MacGrath, S.F.M. (March 4, 1932 – 1941)
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