Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palembang explained
| Jurisdiction: | Archdiocese |
| Palembang |
| Latin: | Archidioecesis Palembangensis |
| Local: | Keuskupan Agung Palembang |
| Province: | Palembang |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of St Mary in Palembang |
| Area Km2: | 157,000 |
| Population: | 10,828,441 |
| Population As Of: | 2003 |
| Catholics: | 76,201 |
| Catholics Percent: | 0.7 |
| Metro Archbishop: | Yohanes Harun Yuwono |
| Vicar General: | Felix Astono Atmaja |
| Website: | Website of the Archdiocese |
| Coordinates: | -2.9889°N 104.7472°W |
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)
- Archbishop Yohanes Harun Yuwono (July 3, 2021 – ...)[1]
- Archbishop Aloysius Sudarso, S.C.I. (July 1, 2003 – July 3, 2021)
- 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)
Suffragan dioceses
Sources
Notes and References
- Web site: KAPal - Tuus servus sum ego. 2021-11-07. kapal.or.id.
