Roman Catholic Diocese of Sibolga

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

Diocese of Sibolga

Dioecesis Sibolgaensis

Keuskupan Sibolga
Location
CountryIndonesia
Ecclesiastical provinceMedan
MetropolitanMedan
Statistics
Area26,413 km2 (10,198 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2010)
2,407,080
205,390 (8.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of St Therese in Sibolga
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVacant
Metropolitan ArchbishopKornelius Sipayung
Website
Website of the Diocese

History

  • November 17, 1959: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Sibolga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Medan
  • October 24, 1980: Promoted as Diocese of Sibolga

Leadership

  • Bishops of Sibolga (Roman rite)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Sibolga (Roman Rite)
    • Fr. Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga, O.F.M. Cap. (later Archbishop) (1978 – October 24, 1980)
    • Bishop Peter G. Grimm, O.F.M. Cap. (November 17, 1959 – 1971)
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