Diocese of Sandakan
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Malaysia |
| Metropolitan: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Area: | 43,657 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1 million (2007) 64,000 (6.4%) |
| Cathedral: | Cathedral of St. Mary Sandakan |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Julius Dusin Gitom |
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.
[edit] History
The diocese was created on July 16, 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]
[edit] References
- ^ "The Pope creates diocese of Sandakan and appoints first Bishop", Agenzia Fides, July 17 2007.
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