Meixian [Kaying] (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]
- ️David M. Cheney
Historical Summary
| Date | Event | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prefecture Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian] | |||
| 20 February 1929 | Erected | Vicariate Apostolic of Swatow [Shantou] (Kaying, Taipu, Pingyun, Hingning, Lungchun, Chenping, Hoping, Linping, and Chongloh (except Chong-San)) | Prefecture Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian] (erected) |
| Vicariate Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian] | |||
| 18 June 1935 | Elevated | Prefecture Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian] | Vicariate Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian] |
| Diocese of Meixian [Kaying] | |||
| 11 April 1946 | Elevated | Vicariate Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian] | Diocese of Meixian [Kaying] |
Source(s)
- Prefecture Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian]
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 21, Page 586, and Page 857
- Vicariate Apostolic of Kaying [Meixian]
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 28, Page 99, and Page 100
- Diocese of Meixian [Kaying]
- Acta Apostolicae Sedis, Volume 38, Page 301, to Page 313
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