The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong (Latin: Manokvariensis Sorongen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Manokwari and Sorong in the ecclesiastical province of Merauke in Indonesia.
History
- 19 December 1959: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Manokwari from the Apostolic Vicariate of Hollandia
- 15 November 1966: Promoted as Diocese of Manokwari
- 14 May 1974: Renamed as Diocese of Manokwari – Sorong
Leadership
- Bishops of Manokwari–Sorong (Roman rite)
- Bishops of Manokwari (Roman Rite) Bishop Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (15 November 1966 – 14 May 1974)
- Prefects Apostolic of Manokwari (Roman Rite) Fr. Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (later Bishop) (12 February 1960 – 15 November 1966)