Diocese of Kalay

Dioecesis Kalayensis

Bishop(s)

Felix Lian Khen Thang, Bishop

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 22 May 2010
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Mandalay
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Myanmar
Square Kilometers: 13,813 (5,335 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Bishop's Residence, Thuriya Road 4/5, Thazin Quarter, 02091 Kalay Myo, Sagaing Division, Myanmar
Telephone: 942.1103.160

Past and Present Ordinaries

Felix Lian Khen Thang (22 May 2010 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
22 May 2010	Erected	Diocese of Hakha (Kalay, Tedim, Tamu, Tonzang, Cikha, Khampat, Myothit, Mawlike, Homalin, Phonepyin, Kalaywa, and Minkin)	Diocese of Kalay (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2010 49,165 1,373,918 3.6% 26 26 1,890 84 20 bul22May2010

2011 51,045 845,646 6.0% 39 39 1,308 66 22 ap2012

2013 54,753 912,152 6.0% 40 2 42 1,303 2 74 24 ap2014

2016 56,048 974,983 5.7% 35 3 38 1,474 3 231 22 ap2017

2019 55,121 1,001,200 5.5% 43 5 48 1,148 5 252 26 ap2020

2021 59,418 1,018,880 5.8% 44 6 50 1,188 6 262 26 ap2022

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2010	49,165	1,373,918	3.6%	26		26	1,890		84	20	bul22May2010
2011	51,045	845,646	6.0%	39		39	1,308		66	22	ap2012
2013	54,753	912,152	6.0%	40	2	42	1,303	2	74	24	ap2014
2016	56,048	974,983	5.7%	35	3	38	1,474	3	231	22	ap2017
2019	55,121	1,001,200	5.5%	43	5	48	1,148	5	252	26	ap2020
2021	59,418	1,018,880	5.8%	44	6	50	1,188	6	262	26	ap2022