Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana is a Diocese
of the Roman Catholic Church
in East Timor
. The new diocese includes the administrative region of Maliana in districts of Liquica, Bobonaro, and Cova–Lima and 16 sub–districts.
On January 30, 2010 the Vatican officially erected a third diocese in East Timor. Fr. Norberto Do Amaral
is the new bishop of the newly created Diocese of Maliana.
The newly delineated Diocese is formed of 10 parishes serving just over 200,000 Catholics, who represent more than 98% of the area's population. Six diocesan and 25 non-diocesan priests, along with 108 religious brothers and sisters, are assigned within the new diocese's limits. The Diocese of Dili was divided to create the new diocese.
The Diocese has 10 parishes with 10 pre-schools, 50 primary schools and 12 high schools. There are 13 diocesan priests, 26 religious men and 85 religious women. There are also 40 seminarians and 157 full time catechists in the diocese.
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
in East Timor
East Timor
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as East Timor , is a state in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecusse, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor...
. The new diocese includes the administrative region of Maliana in districts of Liquica, Bobonaro, and Cova–Lima and 16 sub–districts.
On January 30, 2010 the Vatican officially erected a third diocese in East Timor. Fr. Norberto Do Amaral
Norberto Do Amaral
Norberto Do Amaral was born February 17, 1956 in Ainaro, East Timor. After attending the elementary Catholic school in Ainaro, he entered the Seminary of Our Lady of Fatima in Dare. He completed his philosophical studies from 1981–1983 and theological studies between 1985-1988 at the Major Seminary...
is the new bishop of the newly created Diocese of Maliana.
The newly delineated Diocese is formed of 10 parishes serving just over 200,000 Catholics, who represent more than 98% of the area's population. Six diocesan and 25 non-diocesan priests, along with 108 religious brothers and sisters, are assigned within the new diocese's limits. The Diocese of Dili was divided to create the new diocese.
The Diocese has 10 parishes with 10 pre-schools, 50 primary schools and 12 high schools. There are 13 diocesan priests, 26 religious men and 85 religious women. There are also 40 seminarians and 157 full time catechists in the diocese.