Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong
| Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong Dioecesis Manokvariensis Sorongensis Keuskupan Manokwari-Sorong | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Ecclesiastical province | Merauke |
| Metropolitan | Merauke |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 111,835 km2 (43,180 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2002) 556,583 54,567 (9.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Christ the King in Sorong |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Datus Hilarion Lega |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Petrus Canisius Mandagi |
Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong — 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)
- Bishop Datus Hilarion Lega (30 June 2003 – present)
- Bishop Francis Xavier Sudartanta Hadisumarta, O. Carm. (5 May 1988 – 30 June 2003)
- Bishop Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (14 May 1974 – 5 May 1988)
- 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)
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]