Catholic missionary jurisdiction in China
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.
Leadership
- 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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