Apostolic Prefecture of Jian'ou

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Apostolic Vicariate of Jian'ou

Apostolica Praefectura Kienovensis

天主教建瓯监牧区
Location
Country China
Territory Jian'ou, Wuyishan, Pucheng County, Songxi County, Zhenghe County, and Jianyang District of Nanping, Fujian
Ecclesiastical province Immediately subject to the Holy See
Information
Rite Latin Rite
CathedralCathedral in Jian'ou
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Peter Lin Jiashan

The Apostolic Prefecture of Jian'ou is an apostolic prefecture located in the city of Jian'ou that is immediately subject to the Holy See. On 8 January 1938, the Apostolic Vicariate of Jian'ou was established and placed under the care of the Dominican Order. In 1950, there were around 1450 faithful in the jurisdiction.

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