Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Manokwari–Sorong
Latin:	Dioecesis Manokvariensis Sorongensis
Local:	Keuskupan Manokwari-Sorong
Country:	Indonesia
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathedral of Christ the King in Sorong
Area Km2:	111,835
Population:	556,583
Population As Of:	2002
Catholics:	54,567
Catholics Percent:	9.8
Metro Archbishop:	Petrus Canisius Mandagi

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)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy