Roman Catholic Diocese of Wuhu

The Diocese of Wuhu (Latin: Dioecesis Uhuvensis ) is a located in the People's Republic of China Roman Catholic diocese based in Wuhu.

History

The Diocese of Wuhu was born on August 8, 1921 by Pope Benedict XV. cessions of territory from the Apostolic Vicariate Kiangnan built as Apostolic Vicariate Nganhoei. On 3 December 1924, the Apostolic Vicariate Nganhoei was renamed Vicariate Apostolic of Wuhu.

The Apostolic Vicariate of Wuhu was posted on April 11, 1946 by Pope Pius XII. charged with the Apostolic Constitution Quotidie Nos to the diocese and the Archdiocese assumed Anking suffragan.

Ordinaries

Vicars Apostolic of Nganhoei

  • Vicente San Martín Huarte SJ, 1922-1924

Vicars Apostolic of Wuhu

  • Vicente San Martín Huarte SJ, 1924-1935
  • Zenón Aramburu Urquiola SJ, 1936-1946

Bishops of Wuhu

  • Zenón Aramburu Urquiola SJ, 1946-1969
  • See is vacant, since 1969

Pictures of Roman Catholic Diocese of Wuhu

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