Roman Catholic Diocese of Purwokerto
| Diocese of Purwokerto Dioecesis Purvokertensis Keuskupan Purwokerto | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Ecclesiastical province | Semarang |
| Metropolitan | Semarang |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 15,336 km2 (5,921 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2010) 18,430,000 73,728 (0.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Christ the King Cathedral in Purwokerto |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Julianus Kemo Sunarko, S.J. |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Johannes Pujasumarta |
| Website | |
| Website of the Diocese | |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Purwokerto (Latin: Purvokerten(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Purwokerto in the Ecclesiastical province of Semarang in Indonesia. It administers parishes on the western side of Central Java province up to Batang, Wonosobo and Kebumen regencies at its eastern borders.
History
- April 25, 1932: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Purwokerto from Apostolic Vicariate of Batavia
- October 16, 1941: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Purwokerto
- January 3, 1961: Promoted as Diocese of Purwokerto
Leadership
- Bishops of Purwokerto (Roman rite)
- Bishop Julianus Kemo Sunarko, S.J. (May 10, 2000 – present)
- Bishop Paschalis Soedita Hardjasoemarta, M.S.C. (December 17, 1973 – May 23, 1999)
- Bishop Guillaume Schoemaker, M.S.C. (January 3, 1961 – December 17, 1973)
- Vicars Apostolic of Purwokerto (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Guillaume Schoemaker, M.S.C. (May 31, 1950 – January 3, 1961)
- Prefects Apostolic of Purwokerto (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Bernardo Visser, M.S.C. (May 18, 1932 – 1941)
References
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