The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palembang (Latin: Palembangen(sis)) is an archdiocese located in the city of Palembang in South Sumatra in Indonesia.
History
- December 27, 1923: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Benkoelen from the Apostolic Prefecture of Sumatra
- June 13, 1939: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Palembang
- January 3, 1961: Promoted as Diocese of Palembang
- July 1, 2003: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Palembang
Leadership
- Archbishops of Palembang (Roman rite)
- Bishops of Palembang (Roman Rite) Bishop Aloysius Sudarso, S.C.I. (later Archbishop) (May 20, 1997 – July 1, 2003); Bishop Joseph Hubertus Soudant, S.C.I. (April 5, 1963 – May 20, 1997); Bishop Henri Martin Mekkelholt, S.C.I. (April 5, 1963 – December 26, 1969)
- Vicars Apostolic of Palembang (Roman Rite) Bishop Henri Martin Mekkelholt, S.C.I. (June 13, 1939 – January 3, 1961)
- Prefects Apostolic of Benkoelen (Roman Rite) Fr. Henri Martin Mekkelholt, S.C.I. (later Bishop) (January 19, 1934 – June 13, 1939); Fr. Harrie van Oort, S.C.I. (January 19, 1927 – 1934); Fr. Enrico Smeets, S.C.I. (May 28, 1924 – 1926)