Roman Catholic Diocese of Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng

The Diocese of Lang Son and Cao Bằng (Latin: Dioecesis Langsonensis et Caobangensis, Vietnamese: Giao Phan Lạng Sơn Cao và Bằng ) is a location in Vietnam Roman Catholic diocese based in Lạng Sơn.

History

Pope Pius X founded the Apostolic Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng Prefecture on December 31, 1913 from annexations of the Vicariate Apostolic of Tonkin.

On 11 July 1939 she was elevated to the Apostolic Vicariate of the Apostolic Constitution Libenti animo. With the Apostolic Constitution Venerabilium Nostrorum it was collected on 24 November 1960 bishopric.

Ordinaries

Apostolic Prefect of Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng

  • Bertrando Cothonay OP (1913-1924)
  • Domenico Maria Maillet OP (March 31, 1925-1930 )
  • Félix Hedde OP (20 November 1931-11. July 1939 )

Vicars Apostolic of Lang Son and Cao Bằng

  • Félix Hedde (11 July 1939-4. May 1960 )
  • Réginald -André- Paulin -Edmond Jacq OP (4 May 1960-24. , 1960)

Bishops of Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng

  • Vincent de Paul Pham Van You (24 November 1960-2. September 1998)
  • Joseph Ngo Quang Kiệt (3 June 1999-19. February 2005, then Archbishop of Ha Noi )
  • Joseph Dang Duc Ngan ( since 12 October 2007)
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