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For the list of the dioceses, the new nomenclature of the Annuario Pontificio was used. Dioceses and their names according to the CPA are shown as cross-references.
Haichow, see Haizhou
Haimen, 11.8.1926 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese
Zhu Kaimin (Tsu Kai-min), Simon (1926-46), Apost. Vicar
Zhu Kaimin (Tsu Kai-min), Simon (1946-60), Bishop
Yu Cheng-cai, Matthew (1959-2006), Bishop
Yuan Wen Zai, Marc (1989-2007 ?), Bishop
Shen Bin, Joseph (2010-2023), Bishop
Hainan, 15.3.1929 Mission "sui iuris", 18.5.1936 Apost. Prefecture
Julliotte, Paul Marie Joseph (1929-36), Superior
Julliotte, Paul Marie Joseph (1936-39), Apost. Prefect
Desperben, Dominique (1939-80), Apost. Prefect
Haizhou, Dinghai [Haichow, Tunghai], 9.6.1949 Apost. Prefecture
Lacretelle, Ferdinand (1951-83), Apost. Prefect
Hanchung, see Hanzhong
Handan, see Daming
Hangchow, see Hangzhou
Hangzhou [Hangchow], 10.5.1910 Apost. Vicariate Western Chekiang [Ce-Kiam Occidentale], 3.12.1924 changed name into Hangchow [Hangzhou], 11.4.1946 Archdiocese
Faveau, Paul Albert (1910-37), Apost. Vicar
Deymier, Jean Joseph Georges (1937-46), Apost. Vicar
Deymier, Jean Joseph Georges (1946-56), Archbishop
Wu Guo-huan, Matthias (1958-retired ?), Bishop
Zhu Fengqing, John (1988-97), Bishop
Cao Xiangde, Matthew (2000-2021), Bishop
Yang Yongqiang, Joseph (2024- ), Bishop
Hankou [Hankow], 2.9.1870 Apost. Vicariate Eastern Hupeh [Hu-Pè Orientale], 12.12.1923 changed name into Hankow [Hankou], 11.4.1946 Archdiocese, for CPA since 2000 together with Hanyang and Wuchan patriotic diocese of Wuhan
Zanoli, Eustachio (1870-83), Apost. Vicar
Carlassare, Vincenzo Epifanio (1884-1909), Apost. Vicar
Gennaro, Graziano (1906-09), Coadjutor
Gennaro, Graziano (1909-23), Apost. Vicar
Massi, Eugenio (1927-44), Apost. Vicar
Rosà, Giuseppe Maurizio (1946-61), Archbishop
Liu Hede, Odoric (1950-1984), Administrator
Liu Hede, Odoric (1984-2001) Bishop
Dong Guang-qing, Bernardin (1958-84), Bishop
Dong Guang-qing, Bernardin (1984-2007), Archbishop
Yang Shao-huai (Yang Xiaohuai), Anthony (1984-98), Aux.-Bishop
Shen Guo’an, Joseph (2011), Bishop (Elect)
Cui Qingqi, Francis (2021- ), Bishop
Hankow, see Hankou
Hanyang, 12.12.1923 Apost. Prefecture, 14.7.1927 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese, for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Wuhan
Galvin, Edward John (1924-27), Apost. Prefect
Galvin, Edward John (1927-46), Apost. Vicar
Galvin, Edward John (1946-56), Bishop
Tu Shi-hua, Anthony (1959-?), Bishop
Zhang Boren (Zhang Bairen, Chang Bairen), Peter (1986-2005), Bishop
Hanzhong [Hanchung], 1885 Mission Southern Shensi [Scen-Si Meridionale], 6.7.1887 Apost. Vicariate Southern Shensi [Scen-Si Meridionale], 2.12.1924 name changed to Hanchung [Hanzhong], 11.4.1946 Diocese
Giulianelli, Francesco (1885-1887), Apost. Administrator
Antonucci, Gregorio (1888-1895), Apost. Vicar
Passerini, Pio Giuseppe (1895-1918), Apost. Vicar
Capettini, Antonio Maria (1919-25), Apost. Vicar
Balconi, Lorenzo (1928-34), Apost. Vicar
Civelli, Mario (1935-46), Apost. Vicar
Civelli, Mario (1946), Bishop
Maggi, Giuseppe (1946-49), Apost. Administrator
Maggi, Giuseppe (1949-63), Bishop
Li Sheng-xue, John (1959-1984) Bishop
Yu Chengti, Bartholomew (1981-2003), Bishop
Yu Chengxin, Matthias (1989-2007), Coadjutor
Yu Ren Shen (Yu Runchen), Louis (1986-2009), Coadjutor (for CPA Bishop)
Yu Ren Shen (Yu Runchen), Louis (2009- ), Bishop
Xu Hongwei, Stephen (2019- ), Coadjutor
Harbin, Apost. Exarchate (Byzantine)
Abrantowicz, Fabian (1928-39), Exarch
Cikoto, Andrzej (1939-53), Exarch
Harbin, 28.05.1931 Apost. Administration, since 1958 patriotic diocese, since 1983 patriotic diocese Heilongjiang, which includes also Jiamusi and Qiqihar
Costantini, Celso (1931-33), Ordinary
Zanin, Mario (1933-46), Ordinary
Wang Rui-huan (Wang Rui Kuan), Peter (1959-1992), Bishop
Liu Huanbo, Louis (1990-93), Aux.- Bishop
Liu Huanbo, Louis (1993-97), Bishop
Wei Jingyi, Joseph (? - ?), Apost. Administrator
Zhao Hongchun, Joseph (2011 - ), Apost. Administrator
Yue Fusheng, Joseph (2012- ), Bishop
Heilongjiang, see Harbin (Apost. Administration)
Hengchow, see Hengyang
Hengshui, see Jingxian
Hengyang [Hengchow], 23.7.1930 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese, for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Hunan
Palazzi, Raffaele Angelo (1930-46), Apost. Vicar
Palazzi, Raffaele Angelo (1946-51), Bishop
Wang Cizhang (Wan Tsu-chang), Joseph (1952-61), Bishop
Guo Ze-qian, Tarcisius (1958-77), Bishop
Heze, patriotic diocese, contains roman diocese of Caozhou
Hinganfu, see Ankang
Hohhot [Suiyüan, Kuei Sui], 11.12.1883 Apost. Vicariate Southwestern Mongolia [Mongolia Occiduo-Meridionale], 14.3.1922 name changed to Suiyüan [Hohhot], 11.4.1946 Archdiocese
Vos, Alphonse de (1883-88), Apost. Vicar
Hamer, Ferdinand Hubert (1888-1900), Apost. Vicar
Bermijn, Alphonse (1901-15), Apost. Vicar
Van Dijck, Louis (1915-37), Apost. Vicar
Morel, Louis (1938-46), Apost. Vicar
Morel, Louis (1946-51), Archbishop
Wang Xue-ming (Wang Hsueh-ming), Francis (1951-97), Archbishop
Wang Xi Xian, John Baptiste (1997-2005), Bishop
Li Congzhe, John (1984-2002), Bishop
Fan Luyi, Louis (1992-2004), Administrator
Jiang Liren, John (2000-2001), Coadjutor
Meng Qinglu, Paul (2010- ), Bishop
Ho-Nan Meridionale, see Nanyang
Ho-Nan Occidentale, see Zhengzhou
Ho-Nan Orientale, see Kaifeng
Ho-Nan Settentrionale, see Jixian
Honan, see Jixian
Hong Kong [Xianggang], 22.4.1841 Apost. Prefecture, 4.10.1874 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese
Joset, Teodoro (1841-42), Apost. Prefect
Feliciani, Antonio (1842-47), Apost. Prefect
Forcade, Theodor Augustin (1847-50) Pro-Prefect
Feliciani, Antonio (1850-55), Apost. Prefect “ad interim”
Ambrosi, Luigi (1855-67), Apost. Prefect
Raimondi, Giovanni Timoleon (1867-68), Pro-Prefect
Raimondi, Giovanni Timoleon (1868-74), Apost. Prefect
Raimondi, Giovanni Timoleon (1874-94), Apost. Vicar
Piazzoli, Luigi (1895-1904), Apost. Vicar
Pozzoni, Domenico (1905-24), Apost. Vicar
Spada, Giovanni (1924-1926), Pro-Vicar
Valtorta, Enrico Pascal (1926-46), Apost. Vicar
Valtorta, Enrico Pascal (1946-51), Bishop
Bianchi, Lorenzo (1949-51), Coadjutor
Bianchi, Lorenzo (1951-68), Bishop
Hsu Chen-ping, Francis (1967-68), Aux.- Bishop
Hsu Chen-ping, Francis (1968-69), Apost. Administrator
Hsu Chen-ping, Francis (1969-73), Bishop
Lei Wang-kee (Wang Kei-lei), Peter (1971-73), Aux.- Bishop
Lei Wang-kee (Wang Kei-lei), Peter (1973-74), Bishop
Lam Cheuk-Wai, Gabriel (1974-1975), Vicar Capitular
Wu Cheng-chung, John Baptist (1975-2002), Bishop, 1988 Cardinal
Zen Ze-kiun, Joseph (1996-2002), Coadjutor
Tong Hon, John (1996-2008), Aux.- Bishop
Zen Ze-kiun, Joseph (2002- 2009), Bishop, 2006 Cardinal
Tong Hon, John (2008-2009), Coadjutor
Tong Hon, John (2009-2017), Bishop, 2012 Cardinal
Yeung Ming-cheung, Michael (2014-2016), Aux.-Bishop
Lee Bun Sang, Stephen (2014-2016), Aux.-Bishop
Ha Chi-shing, Joseph (2014- ), Aux.-Bishop
Yeung Ming-cheung, Michael (2016-2017), Coadjutor
Yeung Ming-cheung, Michael (2017-2019), Bishop
Chow Sau-yan, Stephen (2021- ), Bishop, 2023 Cardinal
Hongdong [Hungtung], 24.5.1932 Apost. Prefect, 18.4.1950 Diocese
Tcheng Ngnou-tang (Cheng Yutang), Peter (1932-42), Apost. Prefect
Kao, Joseph (1943-45), Apost. Prefect
Han Tingbi (Han Ting-pi), Francis (1949-50), Pro-Prefect
Han Tingbi (Han Ting-pi), Francis (1950-91), Bishop
Sun Yuanmo, Joseph (1982-91), Aux.-Bishop
Sun Yuanmo, Joseph (1991), Coadjutor
Sun Yuanmo, Joseph (1991-2006), Bishop
Liu Genzhu, Peter (2020- ), Bishop
Houkouang, see Changsha
Hsíamen, see Xiamen
Huai-ning, see Anqing
Huizhou (patriotic diocese), 17.06.1958, today part of Guangzhou
Ye Yin-yun, Joseph (1962-81), Bishop
Hunan, see Changsha
Hu-Nan Meridionale, see Changsha
Hu-Nan Settentrionale, see Changde
Hungtung, see Hongdong
Hu-Pè Occiduo-Meridionale, see Yichang
Hu-Pè Occiduo-Settentrionale, see Laohekou
Hu-Pè Orientale, see Hankou
Hu-Pè, see Hupeh
Hupeh [Hu-Pè], 8.4.1856 Apost. Vicariate, 2.9.1870 divided into Eastern Hupeh [Hu-Pè Orientale, Hankou], Northwestern Hupeh [Hu-Pè Occiduo-Settentrionale, Laohekou] and Southwestern Hupeh [Hu-Pè Occiduo-Meridionale, Yichang]
Spelta, Luigi Celestino (1856-62), Apost. Vicar
Zanoli, Eustachio (1861-62), Coadjutor
Zanoli, Eustachio (1862-70), Apost. Vicar
Hwangchow, see Qichun
Ichang, see Yichang
Ichow, see Linyi
Iduhsien, see Yiduxian
I-li / Kul-Dia [Yili,], 1320-1330 Yining, 1.10.1888 Mission “sui iuris”, 1922 suppressed
Van Koot, Daniel Bernard (1888-1893), Superior
Steenemann, Johannes Baptist (1893-1918), Superior
Hoogers, Gerard-Joseph (1918-22), Superior
Jehol, see Jinzhou
Jí’an [Kí-an], 19.8.1879 Apost. Vicariate Southern Kiangsi [Kiam-Si Meridionale], 25.8.1920 name changed to Kingan, 3.12.1924 name changed to Kianfu, 11.4.1946 Diocese Kian [Ji’an], for CPS part of patriotic diocese of Jiangxi
Rouger, François Adrien (1879-83), Pro-Vicar
Rouger, François Adrien (1883-87), Apost. Vicar
Coqset, Auguste (1887-1907), Apost. Vicar
Ciceri, Nicolas (1907-31), Apost. Vicar
Mignani, Gaetano (1928-31), Coadjutor
Mignani, Gaetano (1931-46), Apost. Vicar
Mignani, Gaetano (1946-73), Bishop
Jiamusi [Kiamusze], 9.7.1928 Mission "sui iuris" Ilan, 13.4.1937 name changed to Kiamusze [Jiamusi], 9.4.1940 Apost. Prefecture, for CPA together with Harbin and Qiqihar part of patriotic diocese of Heilongjiang
Sauer, Bonifaz (1928-34), Apost. Administrator
Eberharter, Adelard (1934-40), Superior
Hintringer, Isidor Hermengild (1940-83), Apost. Prefect
Wei Jingyi, Joseph (? - ), Administrator
Jian’ou [Kienow, Kienning], 28.4.1931 Mission "sui iuris", 3.1.1938 Apost. Prefecture Kienow [Jian’ou], for CPA together with Shaowu patriotic diocese of Minbei
Curran, Paul Adam (1932-37), Superior
Cassidy, William Ferrer (1937-38), Superior
O’ Connor, Michael Augustin (1938-41), Apost. Prefect
Curran, Paul Adam (1948-53), Apost. Prefect
Lin Jiashan, Peter (2010 ?- 2023), Apost. Prefect
Jiangmen [Kongmoon], 31.1.1924 Apost. Prefecture, 3.2.1927 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese
Walsh, James Edward (1924-27), Apost. Prefect
Walsh, James Edward (1927-36), Apost. Vicar
Paschang, Adolphe (1937-46), Apost. Vicar
Paschang, Adolphe (1946-68), Bishop
Kang Yingnian, (1958-?), Bishop
Li Pan-shi, Peter Paul (1981-2007), Bishop
Liang Jiansen, Paul (2011- ), Bishop
Jiangxi, see Nanchang
Jilin [Kírín], 10.5.1898 Apost. Vicariate Northern Manchuria [Manciuria Settentrionale], 3.12.1924 name changed to Kirin [Jilin], 11.4.1946 Diocese, for CPA together with Siping and Yanji patriotic diocese of Jilin
Lalouyer, Pierre (1898-1923), Apost. Vicar
Gaspais, Auguste (1920-23), Coadjutor
Gaspais, Auguste (1923-46), Apost. Vicar
Lemaire, Charles Joseph (1939-45), Coadjutor
Duhart, Pierre (1946-?), Pro-Vicar
Gaspais, Auguste (1946-52), Bishop
Duhart, Pierre (1952-63), Apost. Administrator
Wang Wei-ming, Mathew (1959-81), Bishop
Liu Dian-chi (Li Dianxi), Roch (1982-85), Bishop
Li Xue-song, John (1985-94), Bishop
Zhang Hanmin, Damase (1995-99), Administrator
Zhang Hanmin, Damase (1999-2009), Bishop
Jinan [Tsinan], 3.9.1839 Apost. Vicariate Shantung [Scian-Ton or Chan-tong], 2.1.1882 name changed to Northern Shantung [Scian-Ton Settentrionale], 3.12.1924 name changed to Tsinanfu, 11.4.1946 Archdiocese
Besi, Ludovico Maria conte de (1839-48), Apost. Vicar
Moccagatta, Luigi (1844-48), Coadjutor
Moccagatta, Luigi (1848-70), Apost. Vicar
Cosi, Eligio Pietro (1865-70), Coadjutor
Cosi, Eligio Pietro (1870-85), Apost. Vicar
Geremia, Beniamino (1884-85), Coadjutor
Geremia, Beniamino (1885-88), Apost. Vicar
Marchi, Pietro Paolo de (1889-1901), Apost. Vicar
Giesen, Ephrem (1902-19), Apost. Vicar
Schmücker, Adalbert (1920-27), Apost. Vicar
Herkenrath, Damaszen (1927-29), Pro-Vicar
Jarre, Cyrill Rudolph (1929-46), Apost. Vicar
Jarre, Cyrill Rudolph (1946-52), Archbishop
P’ing Ta-kuan, John (1952-84), Administrator
Dong Wen-long, (1958-78), Bishop
Zhong Huai-de, Joseph (ca. 1980-1988), Bishop
Guo Chuan-zhen, Samuel (1987- ?), Aux.- Bishop
Zhao Zi-ping (Chao Ziping), James (1987-88), Aux.- Bishop
Zhao Zi-ping (Chao Ziping), James (1988-2008), Archbishop
Zhang Xianwang, Joseph (2004-2008), Coadjutor
Zhang Xianwang, Joseph (2008- ), Archbishop
Jingxian [Kinghsien], Hengshui, 25.4.1939 Apost. Prefecture, 9.1.1947 Diocese, for CPA diocese of Hengshui
Brellinger, Leopold (1939-47), Apost. Prefect
Brellinger, Leopold (1947-67), Bishop
Fan Wen-xing, Peter (1954-?), Administrator
Fan Wen-xing, Peter (1980-99), Bishop
Gao Yuchen, Thomas (1989-?), Bishop
Chen Xilu, Matthias (1996-99), Coadjutor
Chen Xilu, Matthias (1999-2008), Bishop
Feng Xinmao, Peter (2004-2008), Coadjutor
Feng Xinmao, Peter (2008- ), Bishop
Jingzhou, see Shashi
Jining [Tsíníng, Wumeng], 8.2.1929 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese, for CPA patriotic diocese of Wumeng
Zhang Zhiliang, Evarist (1929-32), Apost. Vicar
Fan Henggan, Joseph (1933-46), Apost. Vicar
Fan Henggan, Joseph (1946-75/79), Bishop
Liu Shigong, John (1989-2017), Bishop
Yao Shun, Anthony (2019- ), Bishop
Jinzhong, see Yuci
Jinzhou [Jehol], 11.12.1883 Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Mongolia [Mongolia Orientale], 3.12.1924 name changed to Jehol [Jinzhou], 11.4.1946 Diocese, for CPA parts of Jehol diocese became patriotic diocese of Chengde, other parts belongs to patriotic diocese of Liaoning, 22.09.2018 Pope Francis erected Diocese of Chengde
Rutjes, Theodorus Hermann (1883-96), Apost. Vicar
Abels, Conrad (1897-1942), Apost. Vicar
Janssens, Louis (1922-42), Coadjutor
Janssens, Louis (1942-46), Apost. Vicar
Janssens, Louis (1946-48), Bishop
Oste, Joseph Julien (1948-71), Bishop
Shi Huayu, (1953-58), Apost. Administrator
Zhao You-min, (1958-84), Bishop
Guo Jincai, Joseph (2010-2018), Bishop
Jixian [Weíhwei, Anyang], 2.3.1844 Apost. Vicariate Honan, 28.8.1882 name changed to Northern Honan [Ho-Nan Settentrionale], name changed to Weíhwei, 11.4.1946 Diocese, for CPA patriotic diocese of Anyang
Baldus, Jean Henri (1844-65), Apost. Vicar
Jandard, André (1865-67), Administrator
Peyralbe, André (1868-69), Pro-Vicar
Volonteri, Simeone (1869-73), Pro-Vicar
Volonteri, Simeone (1873-84), Apost. Vicar
Scarella, Stefano (1884-1902), Apost. Vicar
Menicatti, Giovanni (1901-03), Pro-Vicar
Menicatti, Giovanni (1903-20), Apost. Vicar
Chiolino, Martino (1921-29), Apost. Vicar
Chiolino, Martino (1929-46), Apost. Administrator
Civelli, Mario (1946-66), Bishop
Zhang Huaixin, Thomas (1981-2016), Bishop
Zhang Yinlin, Joseph (2015-2016), Coadjutor
Zhang Yinlin, Joseph (2016- ), Bishop
Kaifeng, 21.10.1916 Apost. Vicariate Eastern Honan [Ho-Nan Orientale], 3.12.1924 name changed to Kaifeng [Kaifeng], 11.4.1946 Archdiocese
Tacconi, Noè Giuseppe (1916-41), Apost. Vicar
Barosi, Antonio (1940-41), Apost. Administrator
Nogara, Luigi (1942-46), Apost. Administrator
Pollio, Gaetano (1946-60), Archbishop
He Chunming, Stephan (1962-86), Bishop
Liang Xisheng, John Baptist (1989-2007), Bishop
Han Daoyi, Stanislaus (1993-2000), Bishop
Zhong (Song) Changfeng, Anthony (1999/2000-2011), Coadjutor
Gao Hongxiao, Joseph (2005-2007), Coadjutor
Gao Hongxiao, Joseph (2007-2022), Bishop
Kaitum, see Zaitum
Kanchow, see Ganzhou
Kangding [Kangtíng], 27.3.1846 Apost. Vicariate Lhassa, 28.7.1868 name changed to Thibet, 3.12.1924 name changed to Kangting [Kangding], 11.4.1946 Diocese, for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Leshan
Rabin, Julien (1849-52), Apost. Prefect "ad interim"
Krick, Nicolas-Michel (1852-53), Apost. Prefect "ad interim"
Renou, Charles-René (1853-1857), Apost. Prefect "ad interim"
Thomine-Desmazures, Jacques Léon (1857-1864), Apost. Vicar
Chauveau, Joseph Marie (1864-77), Apost. Vicar
Biet, Félix (1878-1901), Apost. Vicar
Giraudeau, Pierre Philippe (1897-1901), Coadjutor
Giraudeau, Pierre Philippe (1901-36), Apost. Vicar
Valentin, Sylvain Pierre (1926-36), Coadjutor
Valentin, Sylvain Pierre (1926-46), Apost. Vicar
Valentin, Sylvain Pierre (1946-62), Bishop
Wang Ruohan, John Baptist (1989/90- ), Bishop
Kangtíng, see Kangding
Kansu Meridionale, see Tianshui
Kansu Occidentale, see Lanzhou
Kansu Orientale, see Tianshui
Kansu Settentrionale, see Lanzhou
Kansu, see Lanzhou
Kao-Lan, see Lanzhou
Kayíng, see Meixian
Khanbaliq, see Beijing
Kiam-Si Meridionale, see Jí’an
Kiam-Si Orientale, see Yujiang
Kiam-Si Settentrionale, see Nanchang
Kiam-Si, see Nanchang
Kiamusze, see Jiamusi
Kian, see Jí’an
Kí-an, see Jí’an
Kiangchow, see Xinjiang
Kiang-nan, see Nanjing
Kiangsi, see Nanchang
Kiangsu, see Nanjing
Kíatíng, see Leshan
Kichow, see Qichun
Kienchang, see Nancheng
Kienning, see Jian’ou
Kienow, see Jian’ou
Kientchang, see Xichang
Kingan, see Jí’an
Kinghsien, see Jingxian
Kiou-Kiang, see Nanchang
Kírín, see Jilin
Kokonur (Khouhkou-noor, Kokonoor, Qinghai), September 1848 Apost. Vicariate, suppressed in 1861
Kongmoon, Jiangmen
Kouangtong, see Guangzhou
Koueitcheou, see Guiyang
Kouytcheou, see Guiyang
Kuamsi, see Nanning
Kuangsi, see Nanning
Kuangtong Occidentale, see Beihai
Kuangtung, see Guangzhou
Kuei Sui, see Hohhot
Kuiceu, see Guiyang
Kul-Dia, see I-li
Kunming, 22.10.1696 Apost. Vicariate Yunnan, 16.2.1922 name changed to Yunnanfu, 11.4.1946 Archdiocese Kunming
Le Blanc, Philibert (1696-1720), Apost. Vicar
Martiliat, Joachim-Enjobert de (1739-43), Apost. Vicar
Ponsot, Joseph (1840-80), Apost. Vicar
Chauveau, Joseph Marie (1849-64), Coadjutor
Fenouil, Jean Joseph (1881-1907), Apost. Vicar
Excoffier, Joseph Claude (1895-1907), Coadjutor
Gorostarzu, Charles Marie Felix de (1907-32), Apost. Vicar
Audren, Paul (1932), Coadjutor (Elect, resigned before consecration)
Jonghe d’ Ardoye, Georges de (1933-38), Apost. Vicar
Michel, Adolph (1938-39), Apost. Administrator
Larregain, Jean (1939-42), Apost. Vicar
Michel, Adolph (1939-49), Pro-Vicar
Derouineau, Alexandre (1943-46), Apost. Vicar
Derouineau, Alexandre (1946-73), Archbishop
He Dezong (1950-2000), Apost. Administrator
Kong Ling-zhong, Paul (1958-1992), Bishop
Zhang Wenchang, Lawrence (2000-2012), Apost. Administrator
Ma Yinglin, Joseph (2006- ), Bishop
Kweilin, see Guilin
Kweíteh, see Shangqiu
Kweyang, see Guiyang
Lanchow, see Lanzhou
Langfang, 1993 (unofficial) diocese, 1995 supressed
Song Wei-li, Paul (1993-?), Bishop
Lanlung, see Anlong
Lanzhou [Lanchow, Kao-Lan], 21.5.1878 Apost. Vicariate Kansu, 28.4.1905 Apost. Vicariate Northern Kansu [Kansu Settentrionale], 8.3.1922 name changed to Western Kansu [Kansu Occidentale], 3.12.1924 name changed to Lanchowfu, 11.4.1946 Archdiocese
Hamer, Ferdinand Hubert (1878-88), Apost. Vicar
Otto, Hubert (1890-1918), Apost. Vicar
Frederix, Godefroy (1920-22), Apost. Vicar
Otto, Hubert (1922-23), Apost. Administrator
Buddenbrock, Theodor (1923-24), Apost. Administrator
Buddenbrock, Theodor (1924-46), Apost. Vicar
Buddenbrock, Theodor (1946-59), Archbishop
Yang Libo, Philip (1988-98), Bishop
Han Zhihai, Joseph (2003- ), Bishop
Laohekou [Laohokow], 2.9.1870 Apostolic Vicariate Northwestern Hupeh [Hu-Pè Occiduo-Settentrionale], 3.12.1924 name changed to Laohokow [Laohekou], 11.4.1946 Diocese), for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Xiangyang
Banci, Ezechias (1870-71), Apost. Pro-Vicar
Dalceggio, César (1871), Pro-Vicar or Administrator
Zanoli, Eustachio (1871-76), Administrator
Bili, Pascal (1876-78), Apost. Vicar
Fantosati, Antonio (1878), Administrator
Banci, Ezechias (1879-1903), Apost. Vicar
Landi, Fabiano Francesco (1904-20), Apost. Vicar
Ricci, Luigi Ermenegildo (1922-30), Apost. Vicar
Ferroni, Alfonso Maria Conrad (1932-46), Apost. Vicar
Ferroni, Alfonso Maria Conrad (1946-66), Bishop
Laohokow, see Laohekou
Leshan [Kíatíng], 19.7.1929 Apost. Prefecture Yachow, 2.3.1933 Apost. Vicariate Yachow, 11.4.1946 Diocese Kiating [Leshan], for CPA together with Kangding patriotic diocese of Leshan
Li Jun-ho (Ly Yun-ho), Matthias (1929-33), Apost. Prefect
Li Jun-ho (Ly Yun-ho), Matthias (1933-35), Apost. Vicar
Yu Yuwen (Yu Teh-guen), Fabian (1936-43), Apost. Vicar
Ten Gan-lin (Deng Ji-zhou), Paul (1949-90), Bishop
Luo Duxi (Lo Tou-xy), Matthew (1993-2009), Bishop
Lei Shiyin (Chiyin), Paul (2010- ), Bishop
Lhassa, see Kangding
Liaocheng, see Yanggu
Liaoning, see Shenyang
Lichow, see Lixian
Lihsien, see Anguo
Lingling [Yungchow], 12.5.1925 Apost. Prefecture
Großrubatscher, Sebastian (1926-27), Apost. Prefect
Jesacher, Johannes Damascus (1928-31), Apost. Administrator
Jesacher, Johannes Damascus (1931-47), Apost. Prefect
Demetz, Vinzenz Maria (1947-48), Pro-Prefect
Kurz, Blasius Sigibald (1948-73), Apost. Prefect
Li Zhen-lin, Louis (1958-1966/76), Bishop
Linhai [Taichow, Taizhou], 10.8.1926 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese
Hu Ruoshan (Hu Joo-shan, Hu Jo-shan), Joseph (1926-46), Apost. Vicar
Hu Ruoshan (Hu Joo-shan, Hu Jo-shan), Joseph (1946-62), Bishop
Xu Jiwei, Anthony (1999-2010), Administrator
Xu Jiwei, Anthony (2010-2016), Bishop
Linqing [Lintsing], 24.3.1931 Apost. Prefecture, for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Liaocheng
Hou (Hu), Gaspar (1931-40), Apost. Prefecture
Li, Joseph (1940-47), Apost. Prefect
Li, Paul (1949-81?), Apost. Prefect
Lintong [Lintung], 18.5.1937 Apost. Prefecture, for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Chifeng
Larochelle, Edgar (1937-38), Apost. Prefect
Massé, Emilien (1939-43), Apost. Prefect
Prévost Godard, Joseph (1946-56), Apost. Prefect
Lintsing, see Linqing
Lintung, see Lintong
Linyi [Ichow], 1.7.1937 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese
Weber, Karl (1937-46), Apost. Vicar
Weber, Karl (1946-70), Bishop
Fang Xing Yao, John (1997- ), Bishop
Lishui, 22.6.1931 Apost. Prefecture Chuchow, 18.5.1937 name changed to Lishui, 13.5.1948 Diocese, for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Wenzhou
MacGrath, William Cecil (1932-48), Apost. Prefect
Venadam, Louis Arthur (1944-48), Pro-Prefect
Turner, Kenneth Roderick (1948-83), Bishop
Lixian [Lichow], 28.4.1931 Apost. Prefecture, for CPA part of patriotic diocese of Hunan
Martinez y Martinez, Hippolito (1932-63?), Apost. Prefect
Wang Zicheng (Huang Zichem), Anthony (1987-1995), Bishop
Loyang, see Luoyang
Lu An, see Changzhi
Lu Lung, see Yongping
Luan, see Changzhi
Luoyang [Loyang], 28.5.1929 Apost. Prefecture, 28.1.1935 Apost. Vicariate, 11.4.1946 Diocese
Bassi, Assuero Teofano (1930-35), Apost. Prefect
Bassi, Assuero Teofano (1935-46), Apost. Vicar
Bassi, Assuero Teofano (1946-70), Bishop
Xi Minhuan, Paul (1958-?), Bishop
Li Hongye, Peter (1987-2011), Bishop
Pei Ronggui, Placidus (2003-11), Coadjutor
Mao Qingfu, Peter (2003- ), Aux.-Bishop (?)