Roman Catholic Diocese of Sandakan
| Diocese of Sandakan Dioecesis Sandakaanus Keuskupan Sandakan | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Ecclesiastical province | Kota Kinabalu |
| Metropolitan | Kota Kinabalu |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 43,657 km2 (16,856 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2010) 1,136,583 47,242 (4.2%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin |
| Established | 16 July 2007 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St Mary in Sandakan |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Julius Dusin Gitom |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | John Wong Soo Kau |
| Website | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sandakan (Dioecesis Sandakaanus) is located in east Malaysia. It is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu. The diocese is subdivided into 4 parishes.
History
The diocese was created on 16 July 2007, from some territory of the diocese of Kota Kinabalu. Julius Dusin Gitom was appointed as the first bishop of the diocese. The diocese covers the Sandakan and Tawau Divisions of Sabah State.[1]
List of parishes
There are 4 parishes located in the Diocese of Sandakan.
- Cathedral of St. Mary, Sandakan
- Church of St. Dominic, Lahad Datu
- Church of St. Martin, Telupid
- Church of The Holy Trinity, Tawau
References
- ↑ "The Pope creates diocese of Sandakan and appoints first Bishop". Agenzia Fides. 17 July 2007.
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