Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong () is a diocese located in the cities of Manokwari and Sorong in the ecclesiastical province of Merauke in Indonesia.

History

• 19 December 1959: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Manokwari from the Apostolic Vicariate of Hollandia
• 15 November 1966: Promoted as Diocese of Manokwari
• 14 May 1974: Renamed as Diocese of Manokwari – Sorong

Leadership

• Bishops of Manokwari–Sorong (Roman rite)
• Bishop Datus Hilarion Lega (30 June 2003 – present)
• Bishop Francis Xavier Sudartanta Hadisumarta, O. Carm. (5 May 1988 – 30 June 2003)
• Bishop Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (14 May 1974 – 5 May 1988)
• Bishops of Manokwari (Roman Rite)
• Bishop Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (15 November 1966 – 14 May 1974)
• Prefects Apostolic of Manokwari (Roman Rite)
• Fr. Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (later Bishop) (12 February 1960 – 15 November 1966)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy