Roman Catholic Diocese of Bogor

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bogor (Latin: Bogoren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bogor in the Ecclesiastical province of Jakarta in Indonesia.

Diocese of Bogor

Dioecesis Bogorensis

Keuskupan Bogor
Location
Country Indonesia
Ecclesiastical provinceJakarta
MetropolitanJakarta
Statistics
Area18,368 km2 (7,092 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2012)
16,283,000
83,406 (0.5%)
Parishes21
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bogor
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPaskalis Bruno Syukur, O.F.M.
Bishops emeritusCosmas Michael Angkur Bishop Emeritus (1994-2013)
Website
Website of the Diocese

History

  • December 9, 1948: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Sukabumi from the Apostolic Vicariate of Batavia
  • January 3, 1961: Promoted as Diocese of Bogor

Leadership

  • Bishops of Bogor (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur, O.F.M. (November 21, 2013 − present)
    • Bishop Cosmas Michael Angkur, O.F.M. (June 10, 1994 – November 21, 2013)
    • Bishop Ignatius Harsono (January 30, 1975 – July 17, 1993)
    • Bishop Paternus Nicholas Joannes Cornelius Geise, O.F.M. (January 3, 1961 – January 30, 1975)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Sukabumi (Roman Rite)
    • Fr. Paternus Nicholas Joannes Cornelius Geise, O.F.M. (later Bishop) (December 17, 1948 – January 3, 1961)

References


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