Diocese of Timika

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Bishop(s) John Philip Saklil, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 19 December 2003 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Merauke Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Indonesia Square Kilometers: 81,810 (31,599 Square Miles) Description: The civil districts of Biak-Numfor, Yapen-Waropen, Nabire, Paniai, Puncak Jaya, and Mimka

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• John Philip Saklil (19 Dec 2003 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
19 December 2003	Erected	Diocese of Jayapura	Diocese of Timika (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
2004	85,017	518,884	16.4%	5	16	21	4,048		11	27	20	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• John Philip Saklil (Bishop: 19 Dec 2003 - )