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.
Apostolic Vicariate of Jian'ou Apostolica Praefectura Kienovensis 天主教建瓯监牧区 | |
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| 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 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral in Jian'ou |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Peter Lin Jiashan |
Leadership
edit- Archbishop Peter Lin Jia-shan (2004–present) as prefect apostolic
- Paolo Adamo Curran, O.P. (1948-1953)
- Michele Agostino O’Connor, O.P. (1938-1941)
- Guglielmo Ferrer Cassidy, O.P. (1937-1938)
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