Brief History of pekhon Diocese
Brief History
The Diocese of Pekhon, where the evangelization works initiated by the PIME Missionaries in the late 19th century, initially belonged to the Archdiocese of Taunggyi. As the mission territory was far distant and the number of believers was considerably increasing, it was established a Diocese by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, on December 15, 2005, as a Suffragan of the Archdiocese of Taunggyi. It was inaugurated by His Grace Msgr. Salvatore Pennacchio, the Apostolic Delegate to the Union of Myanmar, on April 1, 2006. Msgr. Peter Hla, the Auxiliary Bishop of Taunggyi, was installed as its first Ordinary on the same day.
Diocesan Profile
Pekhon Diocese is situated in the Southern part of Shan State, in the Eastern part of Myanmar, and comprised of five townships: Pekhon, Pinlaung, Naungtaya, Hsi Hseng and Mauk Mai. Pekhon Diocese covers an area of about 10,150 square miles, and is mostly hilly and mountainous. It has borders with Taunggyi Archdiocese in the East and in the North, Mandalay Archdiocese in the West, Loikaw Diocese in the South and Taungngu Diocese in the South West. The approximate population in Pekhon Diocese is about 263,000. Buddhism is the predominant religion whereas Christianity, animism and a few other religions are minority. There are many ethnic minorities in Pekhon Diocese, such as, Shan, Pa-Oh, Intha, Kayan, Kayah, Lisu and so on.
INSPIRATION:
“LOVE ONE ANOTHER” (John 15: 12)
VISION
A Wholistically developed and peaceful Diocese with fullness of life!
MISSION
Spiritual Apostolate
- To serve God and HIS people with faith, hope and love
- To witness the Gospel value by living the spirit of Christ
- To re-evangelize the Diocese by discerning the Christian value through prayer and Eucharist
Social Apostolate
- To live in unity, peace and justice
- To promote integral social development through cooperation and collaboration
- To respond to the needs of the poor and the marginalized
- To promote the stewardship of God's creations
GENERAL STATISTICS:
Area 10,150 sq. miles
Civil population 263,000
Catholic population 47,802
Parishes 12
Priests 47
Women Religious 55
Men religious 5
Catechists 142
Zetamans (Little Evangelizers) 13
Major seminarians 14
Minor seminarians 53
Catholic Actions 3,104
St. Anne’s Association 3,602
Catholic Youths 3,347
Daughters of Mary 1,552
Holy Childhood 7,188
Foundling Homes 2
Rosary Association 152
St. Theresa’s Government Employee 175
HIS EXCELLENCY
BISHOP PETER HLA
(BISHOP OF PEKHON)
(foto of Bp. here)
Date of Birth: 15.01.1952
Ordained Priest: 18.03.1981
Ordained Bishop: 15.12.2001
Elected Bishop of Pekhon 15.12.2005
Installed Bishop of Pekhon 01.04.2006
Address: Bishop's House
Pekhon 06061
Southern Shan State
Myanmar.
Tel: 081-56315
081-56316
E-mail: hlabp07@gmail.com
No Names Birth Date Ordained
01. Bishop Peter Hla 15.01.52 18.03.81
02. Fr. Gabriel Sunny Lin 08.11.47 04.08.74
03. Fr. Leone Larai 31.03.45 24.04.76
04. Fr. Michael Toh 10.11.54 19.03.86
05. Fr. Peter Phli 22.02.59 09.04.88
06. Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day 5.05.61 19.03.91
07. Fr. Felice Ba Htoo 27.04.63 03.04.91
08. Fr. Edward Nan 02.02.65 04.04.91
09. Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe 12.10.65 25.03.92
10. Fr. Peter Paul 12.06.65 03.05.93
11. Fr. Martino Dah 15.12.61 05.05.93
12. Fr. Lawrence Bya 08.09.66 08.05.93
13. Fr. Ignatius Cwe 15.05.60 06.04.94
14. Fr. Francis Sein 06.02.62 09.04.94
15. Fr. Paul Than 14.04.72 05.04.97
16. Fr. Beda Mg Lay 27.05.71 05.04.97
17. Fr. Robert Shabet 24.04.71 06.04.97
18. Fr. Victor Zan Htoo 09.10.67 07.12.98
19. Fr. Augustine Ko 13.05.71 05.12.99
20. Fr. Timothy Tin Mg 24.11.66 18.03.00
21. Fr. Joseph Mg Klay 27.08.72 16.12.01
22. Fr. Marko Mg Mg 15.03.70 16.12.01
23. Fr. Joseph Kant 01.03.71 16.12.01
24. Fr. Pasquale Le 17.03.73 25.05.02
25. Fr. Benedict Kennedy Oo 18.03.75 26.04.03
26. Fr. Elias Ke 16.05.77 10.12.05
27. Fr. Luigi Ci 30.10.73 10.12.05
28. Fr. Luigi Zaw Lwin 23.10.72 10.12.05
29. Fr. Pontiano Sha 19.11.77 02.04.06
30. Fr. Romualdo Be‘ 19.06.75 02.04.06
31. Fr. Joachim Kino 24.07.75 02.04.06
32. Fr. Matthias Htay Win 16.02.75 02.04.06
33. Fr. Vincenzo Acho 28.01.79 02.04.06
34. Fr. Joseph Tin Oo 04.02.76 25.04.07
35. Fr. Julio Julielay Oo 12.04.78 09.04.08
36. Fr. David Kit 19.03.77 15.04.09
37. Fr. Elesio Hla El 15.06.78 15.04.09
38. Fr. Roberto Beto 01.07.80 20.04.09
39. Fr. Francisco Ko 24.08.78 25.04.09
40. Fr. Joseph Kace 16.03.75 25.04.09
41. Fr. Petru Hlaing 14.08.80 26.04.10
42. Fr. Thomas Chit Thar 02.02.84 26.04.10
43. Fr. Matthias Banri Ngai 04.12.84 26.04.10
44. Fr. Patrick Ngareh 14.01.80 17.04.12
45. Fr. John Bosco Phrem 12.01.81 23.04.12
46. Fr. Lawrence Khun 17.07.82 23.04.12
47. Fr. Ignatius John 29.07.85 22.04.13
48. Fr. Pasquale Kyaw Sein 30.04.85 23.04.13
DIOCESAN COMMISSIONERS:
Diocesan Director of PMS Fr. Beda Maung Lay
General Procurator Fr. Beda Maung Lay
Foster Parent Mission Club Fr. Michael Toh
Liberian & Archivist Fr. Michael Toh
Catechists Fr. Francisco Ko
Evangelization & Zetaman Fr. Joseph Kant
Family Fr. Pasquale Le'
Ecumenism Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
Education Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
Priest and Seminary Fr. Elias Ke'
Religious & Formation Fr. Elias Ke'
Justice & peace, migration Fr. Romualdo Be
Social Communication Fr. Vincent Acho
Formation for the Laity Fr. Julio Oo
Liturgy & Worship Fr. Julio Oo
Youth Director Fr. Thomas Chit Thar
Karuna Director Fr. Robert Shabet
Biblical Apostolate Fr. Roberto Beto
COLLEGE OF CONSULTERS:
Bishop Peter Hla Ordinary
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Beda Maung Lay General Procurator
Fr. Augustine Ko Parish Priest of Pekhon
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Parish Priest of Santa Maria
Fr. Marko Mg Mg Parish Priest of Hwarikhu
Fr. Elias Ke' Rector of Seminary
Fr. Robert Shabet Karuna Director
DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Bishop Peter Hla President
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Michael Toh Chancellor
Fr. Beda Maung Lay Procurator
Fr. Elias Ke Rector of Seminary
Fr. Augustine Ko Vicar Forane of Pekhon Zone
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Vicar Forane of Santa Maria Zone
Fr. Thomas Chit Thar Youth Director
Fr. Joseph Kant Director of Zetaman
Fr. Robert Shabet Director of Karuna
Sr. Senior Sister of Reparation (Women Religious)
Sr. Senior Sister of Zetaman (Women Religious)
Bro. Senior St. Joseph Brother (Men Religious)
President Catholic Actions (Fathers' Association)
President St. Anne (Mothers' association)
President Daughters of Mary Association
President Catholic Youth Association
President Holy Childhood Association
President Catechists Association
President Former Seminarians Association
President Holy Rosary Association
President St. Theresa’s Government Employee Association
President Legion of Mary
PRESBYTERIAN COUNCIL:
Bishop Peter Hla Ordinary
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Beda Maung Lay Procurator
Fr. Augustine Ko Vicar Forane (Pekhon Zone)
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Vicar Forane (Santa Maria Zone)
Fr. Marko Mg Mg Parish Priest of Hwarikhu
Fr. Michael Toh Chancellor
Fr. Elias Ke Rector of Seminary
Fr. Joachim Kino Director of St. Joseph’s Brothers
Fr. Francis Ko Director of Catechistate
Fr. Joseph Kant Director of Zetaman
Fr. Robert Shabet Director of Karuna
Fr. Julio Oo Secretary
FINANCIAL COUNCIL:
Bishop Peter Hla Ordinary
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Beda Maung Lay Procurator
Fr. Peter Phil Vicar Forane (Pekhon Zone)
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Vicar Forane (Santa Maria Zone)
Fr. Michael Toh Chancellor
VICAR FORANES (ZONAL AREAS):
Pekhon Zone Santa Maria Zone
1. Pekhon 1. Santa Maria
2. Mobye 2. Hwarikhu
3. Kuntha 3. Han-O
4. Lunke 4. Nanki
5. Hsi Hseng 5. Lopu
6. Lehtun
7. Nanpolon
Area 10,150 sq. miles
Civil population 263,000
Catholic population 47,802
Parishes 12
Priests 47
Women Religious 55
Men religious 5
Catechists 142
Zetamans (Little Evangelizers) 13
Major seminarians 14
Minor seminarians 53
Catholic Actions 3,104
St. Anne’s Association 3,602
Catholic Youths 3,347
Daughters of Mary 1,552
Holy Childhood 7,188
Foundling Homes 2
Rosary Association 152
St. Theresa’s Government Employee 175
HIS EXCELLENCY
BISHOP PETER HLA
(BISHOP OF PEKHON)
(foto of Bp. here)
Date of Birth: 15.01.1952
Ordained Priest: 18.03.1981
Ordained Bishop: 15.12.2001
Elected Bishop of Pekhon 15.12.2005
Installed Bishop of Pekhon 01.04.2006
Address: Bishop's House
Pekhon 06061
Southern Shan State
Myanmar.
Tel: 081-56315
081-56316
E-mail: hlabp07@gmail.com
No Names Birth Date Ordained
01. Bishop Peter Hla 15.01.52 18.03.81
02. Fr. Gabriel Sunny Lin 08.11.47 04.08.74
03. Fr. Leone Larai 31.03.45 24.04.76
04. Fr. Michael Toh 10.11.54 19.03.86
05. Fr. Peter Phli 22.02.59 09.04.88
06. Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day 5.05.61 19.03.91
07. Fr. Felice Ba Htoo 27.04.63 03.04.91
08. Fr. Edward Nan 02.02.65 04.04.91
09. Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe 12.10.65 25.03.92
10. Fr. Peter Paul 12.06.65 03.05.93
11. Fr. Martino Dah 15.12.61 05.05.93
12. Fr. Lawrence Bya 08.09.66 08.05.93
13. Fr. Ignatius Cwe 15.05.60 06.04.94
14. Fr. Francis Sein 06.02.62 09.04.94
15. Fr. Paul Than 14.04.72 05.04.97
16. Fr. Beda Mg Lay 27.05.71 05.04.97
17. Fr. Robert Shabet 24.04.71 06.04.97
18. Fr. Victor Zan Htoo 09.10.67 07.12.98
19. Fr. Augustine Ko 13.05.71 05.12.99
20. Fr. Timothy Tin Mg 24.11.66 18.03.00
21. Fr. Joseph Mg Klay 27.08.72 16.12.01
22. Fr. Marko Mg Mg 15.03.70 16.12.01
23. Fr. Joseph Kant 01.03.71 16.12.01
24. Fr. Pasquale Le 17.03.73 25.05.02
25. Fr. Benedict Kennedy Oo 18.03.75 26.04.03
26. Fr. Elias Ke 16.05.77 10.12.05
27. Fr. Luigi Ci 30.10.73 10.12.05
28. Fr. Luigi Zaw Lwin 23.10.72 10.12.05
29. Fr. Pontiano Sha 19.11.77 02.04.06
30. Fr. Romualdo Be‘ 19.06.75 02.04.06
31. Fr. Joachim Kino 24.07.75 02.04.06
32. Fr. Matthias Htay Win 16.02.75 02.04.06
33. Fr. Vincenzo Acho 28.01.79 02.04.06
34. Fr. Joseph Tin Oo 04.02.76 25.04.07
35. Fr. Julio Julielay Oo 12.04.78 09.04.08
36. Fr. David Kit 19.03.77 15.04.09
37. Fr. Elesio Hla El 15.06.78 15.04.09
38. Fr. Roberto Beto 01.07.80 20.04.09
39. Fr. Francisco Ko 24.08.78 25.04.09
40. Fr. Joseph Kace 16.03.75 25.04.09
41. Fr. Petru Hlaing 14.08.80 26.04.10
42. Fr. Thomas Chit Thar 02.02.84 26.04.10
43. Fr. Matthias Banri Ngai 04.12.84 26.04.10
44. Fr. Patrick Ngareh 14.01.80 17.04.12
45. Fr. John Bosco Phrem 12.01.81 23.04.12
46. Fr. Lawrence Khun 17.07.82 23.04.12
47. Fr. Ignatius John 29.07.85 22.04.13
48. Fr. Pasquale Kyaw Sein 30.04.85 23.04.13
DIOCESAN COMMISSIONERS:
Diocesan Director of PMS Fr. Beda Maung Lay
General Procurator Fr. Beda Maung Lay
Foster Parent Mission Club Fr. Michael Toh
Liberian & Archivist Fr. Michael Toh
Catechists Fr. Francisco Ko
Evangelization & Zetaman Fr. Joseph Kant
Family Fr. Pasquale Le'
Ecumenism Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
Education Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
Priest and Seminary Fr. Elias Ke'
Religious & Formation Fr. Elias Ke'
Justice & peace, migration Fr. Romualdo Be
Social Communication Fr. Vincent Acho
Formation for the Laity Fr. Julio Oo
Liturgy & Worship Fr. Julio Oo
Youth Director Fr. Thomas Chit Thar
Karuna Director Fr. Robert Shabet
Biblical Apostolate Fr. Roberto Beto
COLLEGE OF CONSULTERS:
Bishop Peter Hla Ordinary
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Beda Maung Lay General Procurator
Fr. Augustine Ko Parish Priest of Pekhon
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Parish Priest of Santa Maria
Fr. Marko Mg Mg Parish Priest of Hwarikhu
Fr. Elias Ke' Rector of Seminary
Fr. Robert Shabet Karuna Director
DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Bishop Peter Hla President
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Michael Toh Chancellor
Fr. Beda Maung Lay Procurator
Fr. Elias Ke Rector of Seminary
Fr. Augustine Ko Vicar Forane of Pekhon Zone
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Vicar Forane of Santa Maria Zone
Fr. Thomas Chit Thar Youth Director
Fr. Joseph Kant Director of Zetaman
Fr. Robert Shabet Director of Karuna
Sr. Senior Sister of Reparation (Women Religious)
Sr. Senior Sister of Zetaman (Women Religious)
Bro. Senior St. Joseph Brother (Men Religious)
President Catholic Actions (Fathers' Association)
President St. Anne (Mothers' association)
President Daughters of Mary Association
President Catholic Youth Association
President Holy Childhood Association
President Catechists Association
President Former Seminarians Association
President Holy Rosary Association
President St. Theresa’s Government Employee Association
President Legion of Mary
PRESBYTERIAN COUNCIL:
Bishop Peter Hla Ordinary
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Beda Maung Lay Procurator
Fr. Augustine Ko Vicar Forane (Pekhon Zone)
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Vicar Forane (Santa Maria Zone)
Fr. Marko Mg Mg Parish Priest of Hwarikhu
Fr. Michael Toh Chancellor
Fr. Elias Ke Rector of Seminary
Fr. Joachim Kino Director of St. Joseph’s Brothers
Fr. Francis Ko Director of Catechistate
Fr. Joseph Kant Director of Zetaman
Fr. Robert Shabet Director of Karuna
Fr. Julio Oo Secretary
FINANCIAL COUNCIL:
Bishop Peter Hla Ordinary
Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day Vicar General
Fr. Beda Maung Lay Procurator
Fr. Peter Phil Vicar Forane (Pekhon Zone)
Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe Vicar Forane (Santa Maria Zone)
Fr. Michael Toh Chancellor
VICAR FORANES (ZONAL AREAS):
Pekhon Zone Santa Maria Zone
1. Pekhon 1. Santa Maria
2. Mobye 2. Hwarikhu
3. Kuntha 3. Han-O
4. Lunke 4. Nanki
5. Hsi Hseng 5. Lopu
6. Lehtun
7. Nanpolon
PARISHES COMMUNITIES
01. Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral
PEKHON 06061
Nyaung Kone (2)
Tel: (081) 56046 / 56344
Parish Priest Fr. Augustine Ko
Email: augmko@gmail.com
Tel. 09401505656
Assistant Priest Fr. Francis Mg Sein
Tel. 09250340659
Karuna Director Fr. Robert Shabet
Email: minglaba10@gmail.com
02. Mary the Mother of God Church
MOBYE 06062
Parish Priest Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
Tel. 09421162993
Email – daydereh@gmail.com
Assistant Priest Fr. Thomas Chit Thar
Tel. 0949400639
Email – pknyouthphao@gmail.com
03. Our Lady of Fatima Church
KUNTHA
Parish Priest Fr. Timothy Tin Mg
Tel. 0933253151
Assistant Priest Fr. David Kit
04. The Triumph of the Holy Cross Church
HSI HSENG
Tel: 081 49038
Parish Priest Fr. Pasquale Le‘
Tel. 0931230982
Assistant Priest Fr. Matthias Htay Win
05. Our Lady of Lourdes Church
LEHTUN
Parish Priest Fr. Edward Nan
Tel. 09401577165
Assistant Priest Fr. Luigi Zaw Lwin
Tel. 0949354537
06. Blessed Paul Manna Church
LUNKE
Parish Priest Fr. Joseph Tin Oo
Tel. 0949402172
Assistant Priest Fr. Ignatius John
Tel. 0936089754
07. Holy Infant Jesus Church
NANPOLON
Parish Priest Fr. Michael Toh
Tel. 0949402795
Assistant Priest Fr. Roberto Beto
Tel. 0949402795
Email – rbtberto@gmail.com
08. Assumption Church
SANTA MARIA
Tel: 0949400468
Parish Priest Fr. Giovanni Khun Ngwe
Assistant Fr. Pontiano Sha
Tel. 0949354537
Assistant Fr. Lawrence Khun
09. Our Lady of Sorrow Church
HWARIKHU
Parish Priest Fr. Marko Mg Mg
Tel. 0949293619
Assistant Priest Fr. Matthias Banri Ngai
Tel. 0931005402
Email – banringai@gmail.com
10. Christ the King Church
HAN-O
Parish Priest Fr. Paul Than
Tel. 0949585889
Assistant Priest Fr. Romualdo Be‘
Email – romualdobeh.com@gmail.com
Assistant Priest Fr. Pasquale Kyaw Sein
11. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church
NANKI
Parish Priest Fr. Joseph Klay
Tel. 0949216634
Assistant Priest Fr. Bosco Phrem
Tel. 0949400014
Email – johalarr@gmail.com
12. Immaculate Conception Church
LOPU
Parish Priest Fr. Benedict Kennedy Oo
Tel: 0949403100
SUB-PARISH COMMUNITIES
01. LWEYIN MINGALAR, MOBYE PARISH
(Administrator) Rev. Fr. Peter Phli
Tel: 09428004386
02. YEPHYU, HSI HSENG PARISH
(Administrator) Rev. Fr. Luigi Kyaw Win
Tel: 0933239687
03. MAUK MAI, HSI HSENG PARISH
(Administrator) Rev. Fr. Elesio Hla El
Tel: 0949403133
PRIESTS ABROAD
01. Fr. Peter Paul
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1259 Upper Serangoon Road,
Singapore 534795
Office Phone (65) 62839447
Hand Phone (65) 90194679
E-mail: frpetruh@gmail.com
02. Fr. Joseph Kace
Pontificio Collegio Missionario Internazionale S. Paolo Apostolo
Via Torre Rossa, 40
00165 ROMA
ITALY
Email: joelaykace@gmail.com
Fax: 0039066635025
03. Fr. Petru Hlaing
Pontificio Collegio S. Pietro Apostolo
Viale della Mura Aurelie, 4
00152 ROMA
ITALY
Email – petrulu@gmail.com
Tel: 00390639874446
INSTITUTES & FORMATION CENTERS
01. Diocesan Center
(Ordinary) H.E. Bishop Peter Hla
Tel. 081-56315
Email: hlabp07@gmail.com
(Procurator) Fr. Beda Maung Lay
Tel. 081-56317/09428340500
(Bishop’s Office) Fr. Julio Oo
E-mail: julio.pcj@gmail.com
Tel. 081-56316/09428356586
02. Star of Evangelization Minor Seminary
PEKHON (La Hwe) 06061
(081)56321/56319
(Rector) Fr. Elias Ke
Tel. 09428340434
(Disciplinarian) Fr. Patrick Ngareh
Tel. 09428007542
(Spiritual Director) Fr. Ignatius Cwe
03. St. Joseph’s Brother
PEKHON (Hindama) 06061
Tel: 081 56451
(Director) Fr. Joachim Kino
(Superior) Bro. Joseph Kaung
04. Catholic Major Seminary
Yangon
(Professor) Fr. Felice Bahtoo
E-mail: bahtoo.seminary@gmail.com
Tel: 09421163625
05. Catholic Major Seminary
Pyin Oo Lwin
(Professor) Fr. Victor Zan Htoo
E-mail zanhtoo2011@gmail.com
Diocesan Pilgrimage Center
Jeroblou Marian Shrine
Pekhon
(Chaplain) Fr. Vincent Acho
Tel: 09428340859
(Residence) Fr. Martino Dah
LAY FORMATION CENTERS
01. John Paul II Catechistate
Hindama Qtr. Pekhon 06061
Tel: (081)56022
(Director) Fr. Francisco Co
Tel: 09428360103
(Assistant) Fr. Lawrence Bya
Tel: 09428340373
02. Lay Evangelizer’s Formation Center
Thi Tha Yar Gone, Mobye 06062
(Director) Fr. Joseph Kant
Tel: 09428002454
(Residence) Fr. Gabriel Sunny Lin
03. Youth Development Center
Lweyin Mingalar, Mobye
(In charge) Joseph Kayanmaung
RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS
SISTERS OF ZETAMAN
01. ZETAMAN CENTER
Thi Tha Yar Gone, Mobye 06062
(Superior) Sr. Raymonda Hla
02. ST. THERESA’S CONVENT, ZETAMAN CENTER
Thi Tha Yar Gone, Mobye 06062
(Suprior) Sr. Natalie Su
03. ST. LUCY’S CONVENT
Quet Thit Qtr. Pekhon 06061
(Superior) Sr. Ester Dan
04. JEROBLOU MARIAN HILL
Jeroblou, Pekhon 06061
(Superior) Sr. Julie Noh
05. ST. CLARE’S CONVENT
Lunke, Paung Laung
(Superior) Sr. Geromina Tay
06. ST. MICHAEL’S CONVENT
Nanki
(Superior) Sr. Matilde Mai
07. OUR LADY OF PERPENTUAL HELP CONVENT
Hsi Hseng
Tel: 081 49140
(Superior) Sr. Francisca Hlaing
SISTERS OF REPARATION
01. ST. THERESA’S CONVENT
Pekhon 06061
Tel: 08156038
(Superior) Sr. Ester Ma Hla Tin
02. HOLY FAMILY CONVENT
Kuntha
(Superior) Sr. Clara Mu Su
03. OUR LADY OF SORROW CONVENT
Hwarikhu
(Superior) Sr. Rebecca Tu Ba Win
04. THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVENT
Santa Maria
(Superior) Sr. Pauline
05. FR. CHARLES SALERIO’S CONVENT
Han O
(Superior) Sr. Christine Mukri
06. GUARDIAN ANGEL CONVENT
Mobye
(Superior) Sr. Anastasia Bi
DIOCESAN SOCIAL CHARITABLE INSTITUTES
01. HOME FOR THE AGED
Kuntha
(Directress) Sr. Clara Mu Su
MOVEMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS
01. CATHOLIC ACTIONS ASSOCIATION
Catholic Church
Pekhon 06061
(Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Augustine Ko
(President) U Francisco Ko
02. CATHOLIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Catholic Church
Pekhon 06061
(Director) Rev. Fr. Thomas Chit Thar
(President) Khun Jerolamo
03. DAUGHTERS OF MARY
Catholic Church
Pekhon 06061
(Chaplain) Fr. Elias Ke
(Coordinator) Sister Sabina Hla Yee Win
(President) Elis Nightengale May Phu Ni
04. ST. ANNE’S ASSOCIATION
Catholic Church
Pekhon 06061
(Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Augustine Ko
(President) Bridget Daw Tin Win
05. ROSARY ASSOCIATION:
Hwari Suplai, Mobye
(Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
(President) Saya Hta
06. HOLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION
Pwekone, Mobye
(Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
(President) Saya James Jacob
07. ST. THERESA’S GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
Catholic Church
Pekhon
(Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Ignatius Cwe
(President) Emilia Daw Ohn Sein
08. LEGION OF MARY ASSOCIATION
Catholic Church
Hindama, Pekhon
(Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Francisco Ko
(President) Daw Tisan
09. FORMER SEMINARIANS ASSOCIATION
Catholic Church, Pekhon 06061
(Chaplain) Rev. Fr. Aniceto Dereh Day
(President) Joseph Cetlin
General Characteristics of the Diocese
Pekhon Diocese is situated in the southern part of Shan State, on the Eastern part of Myanmar.
There are 5 townships in the Diocese and they are Pekhon, Pinlaung, Naungtaya, Hsi Hseng and Mawkmai.
Pekhon Diocese covers an area of about 10,150 square miles (16240: kilometers), and is mostly hilly and mountainous.
It has borders with Taunggyi Diocese in the East and in the North, Mandalay Diocese in the West, Loikaw Diocese in the South and Taungngu Diocese in the South-West.
The approximate population in Pekhon Diocese is about 235,000 people.
Buddhism is the predominant religion whereas Christianity, animism and a few other religions are the minority.
There are many ethnic minorities in Pekhon Diocese; Shan, Paoh, Intha, Kayan, Kayah, and Lisu.
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