Apostolic Prefecture of Kampong Cham
The Apostolic Prefecture of Kampong Cham is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia.
Apostolic Prefecture of Kampong Cham Praefectura Apostolica Kampongchamensis ភូមិភាគកំពង់ចាម | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Cambodia |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 66,347 km2 (25,617 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2010) 5,400,000 3,600 (0.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Established | 26 September 1968 |
| Current leadership | |
| Apostolic Prefect | Pierre Suon Hangly |
| Bishops emeritus | Antonysamy Susairaj, M.E.P. |
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The prefecture covers an area of 66,347 km2 of eastern Cambodia, covering the provinces of Kampong Cham, Kratié, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Svay Rieng, Tboung Khmum and Prey Veng. As of 2002, of the 4.2 million citizen 3,460 are member of the Catholic Church. The prefecture is subdivided into 24 parishes, and has 13 priests altogether.
History
The prefecture was erected on September 26, 1968, when the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh (which was until then responsible for all of Cambodia) was split into three parts.
Ordinaries
- André Lesouëf, M.E.P.: September 26, 1968 – 1997 (retired)
- Antonysamy Susairaj, M.E.P.: May 27, 2000 – July 25, 2019 (resigned)
- Pierre Suon Hangly: appointed July 15, 2022
References
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