Roman Catholic Diocese of Sibolga explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Sibolga
Latin:	Dioecesis Sibolgaensis
Local:	Keuskupan Sibolga
Rite:	Latin Rite
Cathedral:	Cathedral of St. Therese of Lisieux in Sibolga
Cocathedral:	Cathedral of The Lady of All Nations in Gunungsitoli
Area Km2:	26,413
Population:	2,407,080
Population As Of:	2010
Catholics:	205,390
Catholics Percent:	8.5
Bishop:	Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga^[1]
Metro Archbishop:	Kornelius Sipayung
Website:	Website of the Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sibolga (la| Sibolgaen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sibolga in the ecclesiastical province of Medan in Indonesia.

History

• 17 November 1959: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Sibolga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Medan
• 24 October 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Sibolga

Leadership

• Bishops of Sibolga (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Fransiskus Tuaman Sinaga (6 March 2021 – present)
  • Bishop Ludovikus Simanullang, OFMCap (14 March 2007 – 20 September 2018)
  • Bishop Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga, OFMCap (later Archbishop) (24 October 1980 – 3 January 2004)
• Prefects Apostolic of Sibolga (Roman Rite)
  • Fr. Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga, OFMCap (later Archbishop) (1978 – 24 October 1980)
  • Bishop Peter G. Grimm, OFMCap (17 November 1959 – 1971)

References

1. Web site: MGR. Fansiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga Keuskupan Sibolga yang Baru. 6 March 2021 .

External links

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy