Roman Catholic Diocese of Loikaw
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Loikaw (Lat: Diocesis Loikavensis) is a diocese
of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church
in Burma.
Erected in 1988, the diocese was created from the Archdiocese of Taunggyi, and remains a suffragan of the parent.
Sotero Phamo, appointed in 1988 is the first and only bishop of the diocese.
Diocese
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of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
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in Burma.
Erected in 1988, the diocese was created from the Archdiocese of Taunggyi, and remains a suffragan of the parent.
Sotero Phamo, appointed in 1988 is the first and only bishop of the diocese.