Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu
Catholic missionary jurisdiction in China
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The Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu is an apostolic prefecture located in the city of Shaowu (Fujian) that is immediately subject to the Holy See. On May 21, 1938, the Apostolic Vicariate of Jian'ou was established and placed under the care of the Salvatorians. In 1950, there were around 5112 faithful in the jurisdiction.
CountryChina
TerritoryShaowu and Guangze County of Nanping; Taining County and Jianning County of Sanming
Ecclesiastical provinceImmediately subject to the Holy See
RiteLatin Rite
Apostolic Vicariate of Shaowu Apostolica Praefectura Shaovuensis 天主教邵武监牧区 | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Territory | Shaowu and Guangze County of Nanping; Taining County and Jianning County of Sanming |
| Ecclesiastical province | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
Leadership
- Inigo Maximilian König, S.D.S. (21 May 1938 appointed - 13 Aug 1964 died)
- Heribert Aloysius Theodor Winkler, S.D.S. (9 Jan 1930 - 21 May 1938 resigned)
References
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