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Suffragan diocese Kontum, Vietnam

Diocese of Kontum

Kontumen(sis)

Latin Church

The Latin rite Diocese of Kon Tum in Vietnam's Central Highlands was erected as an Apostolic Vicariate on 18 January 1932 and elevated to a diocese on 24 November 1960. A suffragan of the Archdiocese of Hue, its cathedral is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kon Tum.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kon Tum, in Kontum, Vietnam.

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Established
1932
Catholics
394,274
Priests
103
Territory
25,187 km²

Parishes and churches

154 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Aloysius Gonzaga Nguyen Hung Vi

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The cathedral

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kon Tum stands in Kontum, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

First erected as a Vicariate Apostolic on January 18, 1932, and elevated to a diocese on November 24, 1960, the Diocese of Kon Tum (Latin: Dioecesis Kontumensis) surrounds the city of Kon Tum and spans 25,728 km2 of central Vietnam as a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Huế. In 1967 part of its territory was detached to form the new Diocese of Ban Mê Thuột. More than 16% of the million people living in its area are Roman Catholics, many of them members of ethnic minorities. Aloysius Gonzaga Nguyễn Hùng Vị has been bishop since 2015.

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  • Pope Leo XIV visits UNESCO headquarters

    Pope Leo XIV visited the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Friday, September 25, marking the first papal visit to the organization since 1980. During his visit, the pope addressed diplomats, academics, and youth delegates, placing human dignity at the center of education, science, culture, and technology. In his speech, the pope warned that human dignity is often overlooked in favor of efficiency and productivity during the era of artificial intelligence. He noted a paradox where intelligence is attributed to computational systems while human relations risk being impoverished by dehumanization. He urged leaders to build peace through justice, truth, dialogue, and trust. Upon arriving at the Pavillon d’Honneur, the pope was welcomed by UNESCO Director-General Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz and Msgr. Roberto Campisi, the Vatican's permanent observer. The pope held a bilateral meeting with the director-general, signed the guestbook, and exchanged gifts.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Vatican · 13 sources

  • Pope Leo XIV visits UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 25 September 2026

    The Pope visited the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 25 September 2026. During the visit to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, he addressed representatives of member states, observers, international organizations, academic circles, and civil society. He thanked Director General Khaled El-Enany for the invitation. In his address, the Pope spoke about the importance of international cooperation to build a just world. He noted that the work of the assembly, which uses education, science, and culture to promote peace, security, and human rights, serves the entire human family. He described himself as a witness to peace and stated that, as a pastor, he brings the message of the Church to all nations and people of good will.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Vatican · 4 sources

  • Cardinal Tagle leads beatification Mass for Fulton Sheen

    Sep 28, 2026 · Vatican · 22 sources

  • Diocese of Kontum publishes saints' stories

    Sep 27, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Pope Leo XIV prays at Grotto of the Apparitions of Massabielle in Lourdes

    Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Grotto of the Apparitions of Massabielle in Lourdes on the evening of September 26, 2026. During his apostolic journey to France, the Pope arrived at the Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport before traveling by car and open car to the Grotto. Along the way, he briefly greeted the Mayor of Lourdes while crossing the Leo XIV Bridge. Upon arriving at the Grotto, the Pope was welcomed by Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes and the rector of the Sanctuary, Father Michel Daubanes. The Pope spent a moment in silent prayer before the statue of the Virgin Mary, touched the rock of the Grotto, and drank water from the spring. He also lit a candle and placed a Golden Rose at the foot of the statue. During his prayers, the Pope requested intercession for France, families, young people, the poor, the sick, and those who are suffering. He also prayed for peace in the world and for leaders to protect fundamental human rights. After reciting the Lord's Prayer and imparting his blessing, the Pope greeted the sanctuary chaplains and traveled to the bishop's residence for a private dinner.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Vatican · 8 sources

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