Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manokwari–Sorong (Manokvariensis Sorongen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Manokwari and Sorong in the ecclesiastical province of Merauke in Indonesia.

History

 * 19 December 1959: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Manokwari from the Apostolic Vicariate of Hollandia
 * 15 November 1966: Promoted as Diocese of Manokwari
 * 14 May 1974: Renamed as Diocese of Manokwari – Sorong

Leadership

 * Bishops of Manokwari–Sorong (Roman rite)
 * Bishop Datus Hilarion Lega (30 June 2003 – present)
 * Bishop Francis Xavier Sudartanta Hadisumarta, O. Carm. (5 May 1988 – 30 June 2003)
 * Bishop Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (14 May 1974 – 5 May 1988)
 * Bishops of Manokwari (Roman Rite)
 * Bishop Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (15 November 1966 – 14 May 1974)
 * Prefects Apostolic of Manokwari (Roman Rite)
 * Fr. Petrus Malachias van Diepen, O.S.A. (later Bishop) (12 February 1960 – 15 November 1966)