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The Diocese of Chiang Mai locates in northern Thailand. The diocese dates back to the Prefecture Apostolic of Chieng-Mai, which was erected on November 17, 1959. |
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Elevated |
18 December 1965 |
| Area (Sq.Km.) |
89,483 (34,562 Square Miles) |
| Covering 8 provinces |
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phrae |
| Total Population |
5,771,992 |
| Catholics |
47,243 |
| Parishes |
27 |
| Priests |
| Diocesan |
22 |
| Religious |
40 |
| Others |
10 |
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| Male Religious |
15 |
| Female Religious |
136 |
| Source : 2008 Catholic Calendar, Catholic Social Communications of Thailand. |
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Bishop Joseph Sangval Surasarang
Bishop of Chiangmai
1953 |
Born
25 August 1953, Tambon Nakhok, Ayutthaya. |
1962 |
22 December1962 Ordained Priest |
1986 |
17 October 1986 Appointed Bishop of Chiangmai.
6 January 1987 Ordained Bishop, successor of Robert Ratna Bamrungtrakul |
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Principal Consecrator : Pope John Pual II |
Principal Co-Consecrators :
Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo and Cardinal Jose Tomas Sanchez |
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the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
225 Charoenprathet Road, Tambon Changklan, Amphur Muang, Chiangmai 50100 Thailand
Tel. 665 327 1859
Fax : 665 327 1861
eMail : sc_cathedral@sch.ac.th
Pastor : Rev. Wutthilert Haelom |
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