Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh
The Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh (French: Vicariat apostolique de Phnom-Penh) is a territorial subdivision of the Catholic Church in Cambodia. It is immediately subject to the Holy See and it is presided over by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler M.E.P. since 10 October 2010.
Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh Vicariatus Apostolicus de Phnom-Penh សាវកជំនួសរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ | |
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| Catholic | |
| Location | |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 11°33′36″N 104°54′36″E |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 32,063 km2 (12,380 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2022) 6,400,000 12,000 (0.2%) |
| Parishes | 10 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established |
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| Cathedral | Saint Joseph Parish |
| Secular priests | 4 plus 41 religious priests |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Apostolic Vicar | Olivier Schmitthaeusler |
| Map | |
The vicariate covers an area of 32,063 km2 (12,380 sq mi) of southern Cambodia, including Phnom Penh and other main urban areas such as Kep, Sihanoukville, Kandal, Takéo, Kampot, Kampong Speu and Koh Kong provinces. As of 2002, of the 4.4 million citizens living in the area of this prefecture, 13,250 were members of the Catholic Church. The vicariate is subdivided into 7 pastoral centers, and has 26 priests.
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