Roman Catholic diocese in Papua New Guinea
The
Roman Catholic Diocese of Bereina is a suffragan diocese of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Port Moresby. It was erected
Vicariate Apostolic in 1959 and elevated to a diocese in 1966.
Bishops
Ordinaries
-
Eugène Klein, M.S.C. (1960–1971), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Nouméa, New Caledonia
-
Louis Vangeke, M.S.C. (1976–1979)
-
Benedict To Varpin (1979–1987), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Madang
-
Luke Paul Matlatarea, M.S.C. (1988–1998)
-
Gérard-Joseph Deschamps, S.M.M. (1999–2002)
-
John Ribat, M.S.C. (2002–2007), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Port Moresby; future Cardinal
-
Rochus Tatamai, M.S.C. (2007–2018), appointed Bishop of Kavieng
-
Otto Separy (2019–present)
Auxiliary bishop
-
John Ribat, M.S.C. (2000–2002), appointed Bishop here; future Cardinal
External links and references
8°37′40″S 146°32′53″E / 8.6278°S 146.5480°E / -8.6278; 146.5480
References