Roman Catholic Diocese of Dali

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dali/Tali (Talian(us), ) is a diocese located in the city of Dali in the ecclesiastical province of Kunming in China.

In 2000, the Vatican appointed Lawrence Zhang Wen-Chang as Apostolic Administrator of Dali. He served until his death in 2012.

History
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 * November 22, 1929: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Dali 大理 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Yunnanfu 雲南府
 * December 13, 1931: Promoted as Apostolic Prefecture of Dali 大理
 * 1938: The cathedral was built by French missionaries.
 * December 9, 1948: Promoted as Diocese of Dali 大理
 * 1984: The cathedral was rebuilt after suffering damage during the Cultural Revolution.

Architecture
The Cathedral heavily incorporates elements of traditional Chinese architecture. It has a large crucifix on the exterior to identify itself as a church. The cathedral's exterior and interior design provides visual associations with Daoist and Buddhist buildings found throughout China.

Leadership

 * Bishops of Dali 大理 (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Lucien Bernard Lacoste (December 9, 1948 – 1983)
 * Prefects Apostolic of Dali 大理 (Roman Rite)
 * Fr. Giovanni Battista Magenties (December 13, 1935 – 1947)