Diocese of Ba Ria

Dioecesis Barianensis

Bishop(s)

Thomas Nguyên Văn Trâm, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 22 November 2005
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Thành-Phô Hô Chí Minh (Hôchiminh Ville)
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Viêt Nam
Square Kilometers: 1,975 (762 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Toa Giam Muc, 227 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Phuong Phuoc Hiep, Tx. Ba Ria, Vung Tau, Viet Nam
Telephone: (064)737.873

Past and Present Ordinaries

Thomas Nguyên Văn Trâm (22 Nov 2005 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
22 November 2005	Erected	Diocese of Xuân Lôc	Diocese of Ba Ria (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 224,474 908,622 24.7% 56 35 91 2,466 192 406 78 bul22Nov2005

2006 226,600 919,000 24.7% 66 49 115 1,970 141 421 79 ap2007

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2005	224,474	908,622	24.7%	56	35	91	2,466		192	406	78	bul22Nov2005
2006	226,600	919,000	24.7%	66	49	115	1,970		141	421	79	ap2007

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Thomas Nguyên Văn Trâm (Bishop: 22 Nov 2005 - )

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None