Diocese of Eastern Kowloon

東九龍教區
Location
TerritoryEastern Kowloon
Eastern New Territories
Ecclesiastical provinceHong Kong
HeadquartersHoly Trinity Bradbury Centre
Statistics
Parishes11
Churches5
Schools54
Information
DenominationAnglican
RiteUse of Salisbury
Established20 September 1998
CathedralHoly Trinity Cathedral
Current leadership
BishopThe Rt Revd Dr Timothy Kwok
DeanThe Very Revd Chan Kwok-keung
Bishops emeritusThe Rt Revd Louis Tsui
Website
dek.hkskh.org
Diocese of Eastern Kowloon
Traditional Chinese東九龍教區
Simplified Chinese东九龙教区

The Diocese of Eastern Kowloon is one of the three dioceses under the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. Its territory covers most part of eastern Kowloon and eastern New Territories. Holy Trinity Cathedral, cathedral of the diocese, was established in 1890,[1] making it one of the oldest Anglican churches in Hong Kong.[1] Incumbent bishop, Timothy Kwok, was elected on 30 March 2014[2] and enthroned on 23 November 2014,[3] replacing the outgoing bishop, Louis Tsui.

Introduction

The Diocese was constituted in conformity with the traditions of the Anglican Communion. Since its establishment, it has cooperated with other two Dioceses in many issues under the metropolitical body of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, the General Synod.[4]

As a member of the Province, the Diocese confesses the faith revealed in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments; the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian Creeds. The Diocese has preserved the old roots of the Christian faith through its historic Anglican traditions: the Book of Common Prayer and the holy orders.

Sharing the same missions and goals with other Dioceses in Hong Kong, the Diocese aimed to spread the good news across Hong Kong through pastoral care and evangelism. The Province has devoted itself to fulfill the Christian responsibilities through mutual cooperation of the Dioceses.

Land reclamation has created new lands from Hung Hom to Kowloon Bay to enable future developments. With height restrictions being removed soon after operations of the former Kai Tak Airport was ceased, creation of a new infrastructural network will increase population and help economic development. Thus, the Diocese has borne more responsibilities in different sectors.

The nucleus of the Diocese is much situated in Kowloon City, a district rich in historical and cultural heritage, strives to remind people of the traditional Chinese culture and traditions.

Churches

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Parishes

  • Holy Trinity Cathedral[5]
  • Christ Church
  • Holy Carpenter Church
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
  • St. Mark's Church
  • Calvary Church
  • St. Barnabas' Church
  • Kindly Light Church
  • Holy Spirit Church
  • Church of St. John the Baptist
  • Church of the Holy Word
  • Church of Our Saviour
  • St. Titus' Church

Missions

  • Holy Wisdom Church
  • Resurrection Church
  • Shatin Anglican Church
  • Church of the Transfiguration
  • St. Augustine's Chapel

Administration

Several committees were established under the Diocesan Synod to oversee the Diocese-at-large and manage the Diocesan affairs:[6]

  • The Standing Committee
  • The Finance Committee
  • The Committee on Christian Nurture and Pastoral Care
  • The Youth Committee
  • The Committee for Mission
  • The Committee on Religion Education

Bishops

  1. 1998–2013: Louis Tsui
  2. 2014–present: Timothy Kwok

Louis Tsui

Louis Tsui Tsan-Sang (Chinese: 徐贊生; born 12 April 1943) is a retired Anglican bishop who served as the first Bishop of Eastern Kowloon (diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Kowloon) from its creation in 1998[7] until his retirement in 2013.[8] Tsui was consecrated a bishop on 30 November 1995 at St John's Cathedral (Hong Kong)[7] and served as an area bishop for Kowloon East & New Territories East (in the Diocese of Hong Kong and Macao) in anticipation of the diocese's split.[9] He became diocesan bishop of Eastern Kowloon on the diocese's erection in 1998, and served until his retirement at the end of 2013.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "聖三一堂史略". 2008-11-22. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  2. ↑ "Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui "Echo" - The Revd Canon Timothy Kwok elected Second Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Kowloon". echo.hkskh.org. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  3. ↑ "Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui "Echo" - The Rt. Revd Dr. Timothy Chi-pei Kwok Enthroned as the Second Diocesan Bishop of Eastern Kowloon". echo.hkskh.org. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  4. ↑ The Inauguration of the Diocese of Eastern Kowloon and The Installation of the First Diocesan Bishop. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and the Diocese of Eastern Kowloon. 1998.
  5. ↑ "Anglican Diocese of Eastern Kowloon, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui". dek.hkskh.org. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  6. ↑ "Anglican Diocese of Eastern Kowloon, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui". dek.hkskh.org. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  7. 1 2 "The Province of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Bishops, 1998–2021" (PDF). Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Archives. 20 April 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  8. 1 2 "Bishop Louis Tsui Retires after 40 Years of Service". Hong Jong Sheng Kung Hui Echo. February 2014. Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  9. ↑ "Provincial progress". Church Times. No. 6921. 6 October 1995. p. 6. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 6 January 2022 – via UK Press Online archives.
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