Roman Catholic Diocese of Labuan Bajo

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Diocese of Labuan Bajo

Dioecesis Labuanbaiensis

Keuskupan Labuan Bajo
Location
CountryFlag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Territory West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Metropolitan Ende
Statistics
Area3.141 km2 (1.213 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2023)
275.903
220.487 (79,3%)
Parishes25
Information
Denomination Catholic
Sui iuris church Latin Church
Rite Roman Rite
Established21 June 2024
CathedralHoly Spirit Cathedral in Labuan Bajo
Secular priests 90
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop-elect Maximilianus Rex
Metropolitan Archbishop Paul Boedhie Kleden
Map
Diocese of Labuan Bajo ID.svg

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Labuan Bajo (Latin : Dioecesis Labuanbaiensis) is a diocese of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church, located in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. The diocese was split from Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruteng and was established on 21 June 2024. [1] Its cathedral episcopal see is the Cathedral of The Holy Spirit in Labuan Bajo.

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History

The diocese was established on 21 June 2024, on territory split from Roman Catholic Diocese of Ruteng. [2] [3] Its erection was the result of the 3rd diocesan synod in Ruteng in 2021. All preparation was about to do. [4] On 21 June 2024 The Holy See announced its erection and appointed Fr. Maximilianus Rex as its first bishop. [5]

Episcopal Ordinaries

Suffragan Bishops

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