Roman Catholic Diocese of Banjarmasin

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Banjarmasin (Latin: Bangiarmasin(a)) is a diocese located in the city of Banjarmasin in the Ecclesiastical province of Samarinda in Indonesia.

Diocese of Banjarmasin

Dioecesis Bangiarmasina

Keuskupan Banjarmasin
Location
Country Indonesia
Ecclesiastical provinceSamarinda
MetropolitanSamarinda
Statistics
Area37,530 km2 (14,490 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2012)
3,680,000
17,051 (0.5%)
Parishes9
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralHoly Family Cathedral, Banjarmasin
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopVictorius Dwiardy, OFMCap
Metropolitan ArchbishopYustinus Harjosusanto MSF
Bishops emeritusPetrus Boddeng Timang
Website
Blog of the Diocese

History

Leadership

  • Bishops of Banjarmasin (Roman rite)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Bandjarmasin (Roman Rite)
    • Bishop Wilhelmus Demarteau, MSF (January 6, 1954 – January 3, 1961)
    • Bishop Giovanni Groen, MSF (March 10, 1949 – April 18, 1953)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Bandjarmasin (Roman Rite)
    • Giacomo Giovanni M. Kusters, MSF (May 21, 1938 – 1949)

References

3.3244°S 114.5900°E / -3.3244; 114.5900


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