Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu

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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 Francis

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.

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