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Diocese of Western Kowloon
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The Diocese of Western Kowloon is one of the three dioceses under the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. Its territory covers most of western Kowloon and the western New Territories (excluding the outlying islands of Hong Kong). All Saints' Church, then consecrated cathedral on 31 October 2010,[1] was established in 1891,[2] making it one of the oldest Anglican churches in Hong Kong.[3] Incumbent bishop, Andrew Chan, was elected on 26 June 2011[4] and consecrated on 25 March 2012[5] to replace the outgoing bishop, Thomas Soo.
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Churches
The diocese oversees over 12 churches and chapels across western Kowloon and western New Territories (excluding the outlying islands of Hong Kong).[6]
Parishes
- All Saints' Cathedral, Mong Kok
- St. Andrew's Church, Tsim Sha Tsui
- St. Thomas' Church, Sham Shui Po
- Kei Oi Church, Cheung Sha Wan
- St. Matthias' Church, Yuen Long
- St. Peter's Church, Castle Peak
- Crown of Thorns' Church, Tsuen Wan
- St. Joseph's Church, Kam Tin
- St. Philips' Church, Tin Shui Wai
- The Church of Epiphany, Tsing Yi
Missions
- The Church of Shalom, Sham Shui Po
- Church of the Divine Love, Kwai Chung
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