Pope Francis builds a new Diocese in Thailand
On 25 April The Holy Father has erected the new diocese of Chiang Rai in Thailand, using territory from the diocese of Chiang Mai, making it a suffragan of the metropolitan see of Bangkok.
The Holy Father has appointed as first bishop of the new diocese of Chiang Rai, Thailand, the Rev. Joseph Vuthiler Haelom, of the clergy of Bangkok, currently vicar general of the same archdiocese.
The newly-erected diocese of Chiang Rai (Latin name Chiangraien[sis]), situated in the north-eastern region of the country, will include four provinces (Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, and Phrae). In the new Diocese some betharramites communities will be joining the territory.
Our best wishes to Bishop Joseph Vuthilert Haelom for a good episcopal ministry.
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