Diocese of Udon Thani

The Diocese of Udon Thani (Dioecesis Udonthaniensis, ) is a Latin Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction in northeast Thailand. It is a suffragan diocese of the archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng.

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

The bishops have included:

• 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)

References

External links

• Website of diocese
• catholic-hierarchy.org