Roman Catholic Diocese of Sanyuan

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sanyuan (Saniüenen(sis), ) is a diocese located in Sanyuan in the ecclesiastical province of Xi'an, and is centered in the Chinese province of Shaanxi.

History

 * November 1, 1931: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Sanyuan (三原) from the Apostolic Vicariate of Xi’anfu (西安府)
 * July 13, 1944: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Sanyuan
 * April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Sanyuan

Leadership

 * Bishops of Sanyuan (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Joseph Han Yingjin (since June 24, 2010)
 * Bishop John Chrysostom Lan Shi (2003–2008)
 * Bishop John Bai Ningxian (since May 7, 1997) (possibly an auxiliary bishop)
 * Bishop Joseph Zong Huaide (1985–2003)
 * Bishop Ferdinando Fulgenzio Pasini, O.F.M. (班錫宜) (April 11, 1946–April 17, 1985)
 * Vicars Apostolic of Sanyuan (Roman Rite)
 * Bishop Ferdinando Fulgenzio Pasini, O.F.M. (班錫宜) (July 13, 1944–April 11, 1946)
 * Prefects Apostolic of Sanyuan (Roman Rite)
 * Fr. Ferdinando Fulgenzio Pasini, O.F.M. (班錫宜) (later Bishop) (June 4, 1932–July 13, 1944)