Diocese of Banmaw

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Bishop(s) Raymond Sumlut Gam, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 28 August 2006 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Mandalay Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Myanmar Square Kilometers: 10,373 (4,006 Square Miles)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Raymond Sumlut Gam (28 Aug 2006 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
28 August 2006	Erected	Diocese of Myitkyina	Diocese of Banmaw (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2006	26,070	453,546	5.7%	13		13	2,005		6	40	10	bul28aug2006

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Raymond Sumlut Gam (Bishop: 28 Aug 2006 - )