Roman Catholic Diocese of Ketapang

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

Diocese of Ketapang

Dioecesis Ketapangensis

Keuskupan Ketapang
Location
Country Indonesia
Ecclesiastical provinceKalimantan Barat
MetropolitanKetapang
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

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 Gabriel W. Sillekens, 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


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