Roman Catholic Diocese of Miri
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Miri
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Diocese of Miri
Dioecesis Miriensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Malaysia |
| Metropolitan |
Kuching |
| Statistics |
| Area |
42,235 km2 (16,307 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 1997)
517,000
56,774 (11%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin |
| Cathedral |
St. Joseph's Cathedral |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Anthony Lee Kok Hin |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Miri (Lat: Dioecesis Mirensis) is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia.
Originally erected in 1959, as the Apostolic Vicariate of Miri, the diocese was formed from the vicariate of Kuching.
In 1976, the Vicariate was elevated to a full diocese. In 1997, the diocese lost territory to form the Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei. The diocese is currently a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Kuching.
The current bishop is Anthony Lee Kok Hin, appointed in 1977.
Ordinaries
- Anthony Denis Galvin, M.H.M. † (5 Apr 1960 Appointed - 5 Sep 1976 Died)
- Anthony Lee Kok Hin (30 May 1977 Appointed - )
See also
- Catholic Church in Malaysia
Categories:
- Religious organizations established in 1959
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Malaysia
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
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