Roman Catholic Diocese of Ketapang

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Diocese of Ketapang

Dioecesis Ketapangensis

Keuskupan Ketapang
Location
Country Indonesia
Ecclesiastical provinceKalimantan Barat
Metropolitan
Statistics
Area2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2006)
150
150 (99%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of St Gemma Galgani in Ketapang
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPius Riana Prapdi
Metropolitan ArchbishopAgustinus Agus
Bishops emeritusBlasius Pujoraharja Bishop Emeritus (1979-2012)
Website
Website of the Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ketapang (Latin: Ketapangen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ketapang in the Ecclesiastical province of in Indonesia.

History[]

  • June 14, 1954: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Ketapang from the Apostolic Vicariate of Pontianak
  • January 3, 1961: Promoted as Diocese of Ketapang
Bishop Pius Riana Prapdi

Leadership[]

  • Bishops of Ketapang (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Pius Riana Prapdi (September 9, 2012 – present)
    • Bishop Blasius Pujoraharja (March 15, 1979 – June 25, 2012)
    • Bishop , C.P. (January 3, 1961 – March 15, 1979)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Ketapang (Roman Rite)
    • Fr. Gabriel W. Sillekens, C.P. (later Bishop) (August 25, 1954 – January 3, 1961)

References[]

Coordinates: 1°51′11″S 109°58′14″E / 1.8531°S 109.9706°E / -1.8531; 109.9706


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