Diocese of Kimbe

Dioecesis Kimbensis

Bishop(s)

William R. Fey, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop
Alphonse Liguori Chaupa, Bishop Emeritus

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 4 July 2003
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Rabaul
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Papua New Guinea
Square Kilometers: 25,000 (9,656 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Bishop's House, P.O. Box 182, Kimbe 621, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Telephone: 983.49.25; 983.48.35
Fax: 983.42.94

Past and Present Ordinaries

Alphonse Liguori Chaupa (4 Jul 2003 Appointed - 19 Jan 2008 Resigned)
William R. Fey, O.F.M. Cap. (8 Jun 2010 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
4 July 2003	Erected	Archdiocese of Rabaul	Diocese of Kimbe (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2003 125,000 260,000 48.1% 16 31 47 2,659 55 115 25 ap2004

2004 120,000 201,639 59.5% 12 9 21 5,714 12 14 19 ap2005

2006 101,480 184,208 55.1% 15 10 25 4,059 13 13 19 ap2007

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2003	125,000	260,000	48.1%	16	31	47	2,659	55	115	25	ap2004
2004	120,000	201,639	59.5%	12	9	21	5,714	12	14	19	ap2005
2006	101,480	184,208	55.1%	15	10	25	4,059	13	13	19	ap2007

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Alphonse Liguori Chaupa (Bishop: 4 Jul 2003 to 19 Jan 2008)
William R. Fey, O.F.M. Cap. (Bishop: 8 Jun 2010 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None