The (Roman Catholic) Diocese of Udon Thani (Dioecesis Udonthaniensis, Thai: สังฆมณฑลอุดรธานี) is in northeast Thailand. It is a suffragan diocese of the archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng.
Diocese of Udon Thani Dioecesis Udonthaniensis สังฆมณฑลอุดรธานี | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Metropolitan | Archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 50,046 km2 (19,323 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2010) 5,371,000 16,822 (0.3%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Mother of Perpetual Help |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Luechai Thatwisai |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Anthony Weradet Chaiseri |
| Map | |
 Location of the Diocese of Udon Thani | |
The diocese covers an area of 50,046 km², covering five provinces of Thailand: Khon Kaen, Loei, Nongbua Lamphu, Nong Khai, and Udon Thani. As of 2001, of the 5.3 million citizens, 5,612 are members of the Catholic Church. It is divided into 56 parishes, having 31 priests altogether.
History
editThe Prefecture Apostolic of Udonthani was created on May 7, 1953, when the Vicariate Apostolic of Thare was split. On December 18, 1965 the Prefecture Apostolic was elevated to a diocese.
Cathedral
editThe Cathedral of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Thai: อาสนวิหารพระมารดานิจจานุเคราะห์) is located in Udon Thani town.
Bishops
edit- Joseph Luechai Thatwisai, appointed November 14, 2009
- George Yod Phimphisan, C.Ss.R.: October 2, 1975 - November 14, 2009 (resigned)
- Clarence James Duhart, C.Ss.R.: 1953 - October 2, 1975 (resigned)
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