Diocese of Pekhon

Dioecesis Pekhonensis

Bishop(s)

Peter Hla, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 15 December 2005
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Taunggyi
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Myanmar
Square Kilometers: 25,890 (10,000 Square Miles)

Past and Present Ordinaries

Peter Hla (15 Dec 2005 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
15 December 2005	Erected	Archdiocese of Taunggyi	Diocese of Pekhon (erected)

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

2005 37,194 450,000 8.3% 22 1 23 1,617 5 41 8 bul15Dec2005

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2005	37,194	450,000	8.3%	22	1	23	1,617		5	41	8	bul15Dec2005

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Peter Hla (Bishop: 15 Dec 2005)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None