Diocese of Timika
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Timika is a diocese located in Central Papua, Indonesia under the jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical province of Roman [Catholic Archdiocese of Merauke|Merauke].The diocese encompass all regencies in Central Papua and the regency of Biak Numfor, Waropen, Yapen Islands, and Supiori in the Province of Papua. It is divided into 6 deaneries – Mimika Agimuga, Moni Puncak Jaya, Paniai, Kamuu Mapia, Teluk Cendrawasih, and Tigi. The Cathedral is located in Timika, the capital of Mimika regency.
History
- December 19, 2003: Established as Diocese of Timika from the Diocese of Jayapura
Leadership
- Bishops of Timika
- * Bishop Most Rev. Mons. Dr. Bernardine Bhophitevossche Bharoe, O.S.A.
- * Bishop John Philip Saklil