Diocese of Ba Ria

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Bishop(s) Thomas Nguyên Van Trâm, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 22 November 2005 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Thành-Phô Hô Chí Minh Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Viêt Nam Square Kilometers: 1,975 (762 Square Miles)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Thomas Nguyên Van Trâm (22 Nov 2005 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

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

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Thomas Nguyên Van Trâm (Bishop: 22 Nov 2005 - )