Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maliana is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in East Timor and a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Díli. The diocese includes the administrative region of Maliana in districts of Liquica, Bobonaro, and Cova–Lima and 16 sub-districts.

Diocese of Maliana

Dioecesis Malianensis

Diocese de Maliana
Location
CountryEast Timor
MetropolitanRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Díli
Statistics
Area3,141 km2 (1,213 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2021)
Increase 291,777
Increase 285,910 (Increase 98%)
Parishes11
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established30 January 2010
CathedralSacred Heart Cathedral in Maliana
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopNorberto do Amaral
Map
Location of the Diocese of Maliana
Location of the Diocese of Maliana

On 30 January 2010 the Vatican erected a third diocese in East Timor. Fr. Norberto do Amaral was nominated the first bishop of the newly created Diocese of Maliana. The 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 diocese's limits. The Diocese of Dili was divided to create the diocese.[1]

The diocese has 11 parishes with 10 pre-schools, 50 primary schools and 12 high schools. There are 15 diocesan priests, 62 religious men and 91 religious women. There are also 40 seminarians and 157 full-time catechists in the diocese.

In 2017, the diocese became home to the St. Joseph Seminary, Maliana, the country's second minor seminary.[2]

The diocese is also home to the Don Bosco Co-educational Technical School started in 2013. The school had 106 students enrolled in 2018 while 60 had already graduated.[3]

The Don Bosco Agricultural College is also located in Fuiloro in the diocese. Three fourths of the people of Fuiloro depend on agriculture. In 2018, 200 students study at the college.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Pope Benedict XVI Erects New Diocese in East Timor". Catholic News Agency. 30 January 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  2. ^ "New Seminary Looks to Beat Priest Shortage in Timor-Leste". UCA News. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "East Timor: Don Bosco Co-Educational Technical School Provides Job Skills Training to 106 Poor Youth". MissionNewswire. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2022.

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