APOSTOLIC PREFECTURE OF KOMPONG CHAM

The 'Apostolic Prefecture of Kompong Cham' is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia.
The prefecture covers an area of 66,347 km² of eastern Cambodia, covering the provinces Kampong Cham, Kratié, Stung Treng, Ratanak Kiri, Mondul Kiri, Svay Rieng and Prey Veng. As of 2002, of the 4.2 million citizen 3,460 are member of the catholic church. The prefecture is subdivided into 22 parishes, and has 7 priests altogether.

History

The prefecture was erected on September 26 1968, when the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh (which was until then responsible for all of Cambodia) was split into three parts.

★ Antonysamy Susairaj, M.E.P.: appointed May 27 2000

★ André Lesouëf, M.E.P.: September 26 1968 - 1997 (retired)

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