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| Diocese of Udon Thani Dioecesis Udonthaniensis สังฆมณฑลอุดรธานี | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Metropolitan | Archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 50,046 km (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 (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.
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
The 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
The Cathedral of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Thai: อาสนวิหารพระมารดานิจจานุเคราะห์) is located in Udon Thani town.
Bishops
- 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)
External links
| Catholic Church in Thailand | |
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| Ecclesiastical province of Bangkok |
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| Ecclesiastical province of Thare and Nonseng |
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