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DIOCESE OF CHANTHABURI
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Created Diocese
October 18, 1944, 1st Thai Diocese
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Area
34,000 Square Kilometers Covering Provinces Chanthaburi, Trat, Rayong, Chonburi, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao (3/5), Nakhon Nayok (except Amphoe Banna), Sakaew
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Total Population
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4,332,253
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Catholics
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38,918
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Priests
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87
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Religious priests
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15
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Brothers
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21
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Sisters
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202
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Bishop
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Bishop Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit
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Born
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Nov. 28, 1931
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Ordained
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Jan. 29, 1959
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Appointed
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Jul. 03, 1971
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Ordained Bishop
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Oct. 03, 1971
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AddressBishop' s House,
11/1 Sukhumvit, Siracha, Chonburi 20110
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Tel.
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0-3832-1660 (Direct) 0-3831-2708 # 3101
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Fax.
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0-3832-3577
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Bishop's Secretary
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Rev. Francis Kritsada Sukkaphat
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Procurator
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Rev. Moris Napha Kuchat
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CENTER
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Chanthaburi Diocese Center 21/3 Moo 1 Tambon Surasak, Siracha, Chonburi 20110 Tel. 0-3831-2708, 0-3832-1883, 0-3832-2404, 0-3832-5381 Fax. 0-3832-3577
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Bishop
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Bishop Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit
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Vicar General
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Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak
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Secretary of the Bishop
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Rev. Francis Kritsada Sukkaphat
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Procurator
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Rev. Moris Napha Kuchat
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