Roman Catholic Diocese of Luoyang

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Luoyang/Loyang (Loiamen(sis), ) is a diocese located in the city of Luoyang in the ecclesiastical province of Kaifeng in China.

History

 * May 25, 1929: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Luoyang 洛陽 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Zhengzhou 鄭州
 * January 28, 1935: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Luoyang 洛陽
 * April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Luoyang 洛陽

Leadership

 * Bishops of Luoyang 洛陽 (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Peter Li Hong-ye (1988 - 2011)
 * Bishop Assuero Teogano Bassi, S.X. (巴友仁) (April 11, 1946 – November 8, 1970)
 * Vicars Apostolic of Luoyang 洛陽 (Roman Rite)
 * Bishop Assuero Teogano Bassi, S.X. (巴友仁) (January 28, 1935 – April 11, 1946)
 * Prefects Apostolic of Luoyang 洛陽 (Roman Rite)
 * Fr. Assuero Teogano Bassi, S.X. (巴友仁) (later Bishop) (January 9, 1930 – January 28, 1935)