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Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu

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Catholic missionary jurisdiction in China
Apostolic Vicariate of Shaowu
Apostolica Praefectura Shaovuensis
天主教邵武监牧区
Location
CountryChina
TerritoryShaowu and Guangze County of Nanping; Taining County and Jianning County of Sanming
Ecclesiastical provinceImmediately subject to the Holy See
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis

The Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu is an apostolic prefecture located in the city of Shaowu (Fujian) that is immediately subject to the Holy See. On May 21, 1938, the Apostolic Vicariate of Jian'ou was established and placed under the care of the Salvatorians. In 1950, there were around 5112 faithful in the jurisdiction.

Leadership

  • Inigo Maximilian König, S.D.S. (21 May 1938 appointed - 13 Aug 1964 died)
  • Heribert Aloysius Theodor Winkler, S.D.S. (9 Jan 1930 - 21 May 1938 resigned)

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