Diocese of Tanjungkarang

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tanjungkarang () is a diocese located in the city of Tanjungkarang in the ecclesiastical province of Palembang in Indonesia.

History

• June 19, 1952: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Tandjung-Karang from the Apostolic Vicariate of Palembang
• January 3, 1961: Promoted as Diocese of Tandjung-Karang
• August 22, 1973: Renamed as Diocese of Tanjungkarang

Leadership

• Bishops of Tanjungkarang (Roman rite)
• Bishop Yohanes Harun Yuwono (elected 19 July 2013)
• Bishop Andreas Henrisusanta, S.C.I. (April 18, 1979 – July 6, 2012)
• Bishop Albert Hermelink Gentiaras, S.C.I. (August 22, 1973 – April 18, 1979)
• Bishops of Tandjung-Karang (Roman Rite)
• Bishop Albert Hermelink Gentiaras, S.C.I. (January 3, 1961 – August 22, 1973)
• Prefects Apostolic of Tandjung-Karang (Roman Rite)
• Fr. Albert Hermelink Gentiaras, S.C.I. (later Bishop) (June 27, 1952 – January 3, 1961)

References

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy