Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu

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.

Apostolic Vicariate of Shaowu Apostolica Praefectura Shaovuensis 天主教邵武监牧区
Location
Country	China
Territory	Shaowu and Guangze County of Nanping; Taining County and Jianning County of Sanming
Ecclesiastical province	Immediately subject to the Holy See
Information
Rite	Latin Rite
Current leadership
Pope	Francis

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)

References

• GCatholic
• Catholic Hierarchy