Apostolic Prefecture of Kompong Cham
The Apostolic Prefecture of Kompong Cham is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia.
Apostolic Prefecture of Kompong Cham Praefectura Apostolica Kompongchamensis ភូមិភាគកំពង់ចាម | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 66,347 km2 (25,617 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2010) 5,400,000 3,600 (0.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 26 September 1968 |
| Current leadership | |
| Apostolic Prefect | vacant |
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The prefecture covers an area of 66,347 km² of eastern Cambodia, covering the provinces Kampong Cham, Kratié, Stung Treng, Ratanak Kiri, Mondul Kiri, Svay Rieng and Prey Veng. As of 2002, of the 4.2 million citizen 3,460 are member of the Catholic Church. The prefecture is subdivided into 24 parishes, and has 13 priests altogether.
History
The prefecture was erected on September 26, 1968, when the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh (which was until then responsible for all of Cambodia) was split into three parts.
Ordinaries
- André Lesouëf, M.E.P.: September 26, 1968 – 1997 (retired)
- Antonysamy Susairaj, M.E.P.: appointed May 27, 2000 - July 25, 2019
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