Diocese of Pekhon

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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)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Peter Hla (15 Dec 2005 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Peter Hla (Bishop: 15 Dec 2005)