Roman Catholic Diocese of Hpa-an
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hpa-an (Lat: Diocesis Hpaanensis) is a diocese
of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church
in Burma. The diocese was erected on January 24, 2009 from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yangon
. The current bishop of the diocese is Justin Saw Min Thide.
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
in Burma. The diocese was erected on January 24, 2009 from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yangon
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yangon
The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Yangon is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Myanmar. The current Archbishop of Yangon is His Excellency Charles Bo, SDB, having been appointed by John Paul II on May 24, 2003....
. The current bishop of the diocese is Justin Saw Min Thide.