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 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