Roman Catholic Diocese of Udon Thani
The (Roman Catholic) Diocese of Udon Thani (Dioecesis Udonthaniensis, Thai: สังฆมณฑลอุดรธานี) is in northeast Thailand. It is a suffragan diocese of the archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng.
Diocese of Udon Thani Dioecesis Udonthaniensis สังฆมณฑลอุดรธานี | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Metropolitan | Archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 50,046 km2 (19,323 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2010) 5,371,000 16,822 (0.3%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Mother of Perpetual Help |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Luechai Thatwisai |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Louis Chamniern Santisukniram |
| Bishops emeritus | George Yod Phimphisan Bishop Emeritus (1975-2009) |
| Map | |
 Location of the Diocese of Udon Thani | |
The diocese covers an area of 50,046 km², covering five provinces of Thailand: Khon Kaen, Loei, Nongbua Lamphu, Nong Khai, and Udon Thani. As of 2001, of the 5.3 million citizens, 5,612 are members of the Catholic Church. It is divided into 56 parishes, having 31 priests altogether.
History
The Prefecture Apostolic of Udonthani was created on May 7, 1953, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Thare was split. On December 18, 1965 the Prefecture Apostolic was elevated to a diocese.
Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Thai: อาสนวิหารพระมารดานิจจานุเคราะห์) is located in Udon Thani town.
Bishops
- Joseph Luechai Thatwisai, appointed November 14, 2009
- George Yod Phimphisan, C.Ss.R.: October 2, 1975 - November 14, 2009 (resigned)
- Clarence James Duhart, C.Ss.R.: 1953 - October 2, 1975 (resigned)