# Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao Ordained in Haimen

> Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao, born in 1986, becomes Haimen's new bishop in China's Jiangsu Province.
- Title: Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao Ordained in Haimen · Vaticannews
- Summary: Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao, born in 1986, becomes Haimen's new bishop in China's Jiangsu Province. Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao to lead…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-10/bishop-ignatius-ding-zuyao-ordained-in-haimen-china.html
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- Published: 2026-10-15T11:47:55.829+00:00
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## Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao
Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao was ordained Bishop of Haimen in China's Jiangsu Province on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
## Pope Leo XIV Appointment
Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao on 24 August 2026 under the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China.
## Bishop's Background
Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao was born in August 1986 in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, and served as parish priest before his episcopal appointment.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao to lead Haimen, China, on 24 August 2026.