Roman Catholic Diocese of Dali

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dali/Tali (, 大理) is a diocese located in the city of Dali in the ecclesiastical province of Kunming in southwestern China. In 2000, the Vatican appointed Lawrence Zhang Wen-Chang as Apostolic Administrator of Dali. He served until his death in 2012.

History

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

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