Diocese of Ubon Ratchathani


The Diocese of Ubon Ratchathani is a Latin Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction located in north-east Thailand. It is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng.
The diocese covers an area of, covering seven provinces of Thailand - Amnat Charoen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Sisaket, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani and Yasothon. In 2001, of the 7.7 million citizens, 24,760 were members of the Catholic Church. It is divided into 55 parishes, with 42 priests altogether.
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History

The Vicariate Apostolic of Ubon was created on May 7, 1953, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Thare was split. In 1965, the western part of the territory was separated and became the Vicariate Apostolic of Nakhon Ratchasima. On December 18, 1965, the Vicariate Apostolic was elevated to a diocese.

Cathedral

The cathedral of the diocese is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, located in Ubon Ratchathani.

Bishops