Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kupang
Archdiocese of Kupang
Archidioecesis Kupangensis |
| Location |
| Country |
Indonesia |
| Statistics |
| Area |
11,285 km2 (4,357 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,189,829
125,123 (10.5%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Cathedral |
Katedral Kristus Raja |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Peter Turang |
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kupang (Latin: Kupangen(sis)) is an archdiocese located in the city of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia.
History
- April 13, 1967: Established as Diocese of Kupang from the Diocese of Atambua
- October 23, 1989: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kupang
Leadership
- Archbishops of Kupang (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Peter Turang (October 10, 1997 – present)
- Archbishop Gregorius Manteiro, S.V.D. (October 23, 1989 – October 10, 1997)
- Bishops of Kupang (Roman Rite)
- Bishop Gregorius Manteiro, S.V.D. (later Archbishop) (April 13, 1967 – October 23, 1989)
Suffragan dioceses
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