Erected in 1927 as the Apostolic Prefecture of Kengtung, the prefecture was created from territory in the Apostolic Vicariate of Eastern Burma.
In 1950, the Prefecture was elevated to an apostolic vicariate. In 1955, the vicariate was elevated to a full diocese and became suffragan to the Archdiocese of Taunggyi.
With the increases in the Catholic population, in 1975 the apostolic prefecture of Lashio was split off from the diocese of Kengtung, eventually expanding to the Diocese of Lashio.
Ordinaries
Erminio Bonetta, P.I.M.E. † (21 Jun 1927 Appointed – 1949 Died)
Ferdinand Guercilena, P.I.M.E. † (31 May 1950 Appointed – 6 May 1973 Died)
Abraham Than (19 Sep 1972 Appointed – 2 Oct 2001 Resigned)
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