Roman Catholic Diocese of Miri
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Miri (Lat: Dioecesis Mirensis) is a diocese
of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church
in Malaysia.
Originally erected in 1959, as the Apostolic Vicariate of Miri, the diocese was formed from the vicariate of Kuching.
In 1976, the Vicariate was elevated to a full diocese. In 1997, the diocese lost territory to form the Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei. The diocese is currently a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Kuching
.
The current bishop is Anthony Lee Kok Hin, appointed in 1977.
Diocese
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of the Latin Rite 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 Malaysia.
Originally erected in 1959, as the Apostolic Vicariate of Miri, the diocese was formed from the vicariate of Kuching.
In 1976, the Vicariate was elevated to a full diocese. In 1997, the diocese lost territory to form the Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei. The diocese is currently a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Kuching
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuching
The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kuching is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia. It was erected it as the Apostolic Prefecture of Sarawak by Pope Pius XI on February 5, 1927, and was promoted to the Apostolic Vicariate of Kuching by Pope...
.
The current bishop is Anthony Lee Kok Hin, appointed in 1977.
Ordinaries
- Anthony Denis Galvin, M.H.M. † (5 Apr 1960 Appointed - 5 Sep 1976 Died)
- Anthony Lee Kok Hin (30 May 1977 Appointed - )