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The Catholic Church in Indonesia celebrated the creation of its newest diocese and the ordination of its first bishop, Maksimus Regus, in Labuan Bajo on November 1.Bishop Maksimus Regus kneels for the laying on of hands by Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo during his episcopal ordination at St Peter’s Sernaru Church in Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia, on Nov 1, 2024.
The move to form the new diocese began in 2021 when the Ruteng Diocese proposed dividing the territory to better address the region’s unique pastoral needs. Bishop Regus explained that before becoming a diocese, Labuan Bajo operated as Ruteng’s Regional Vicariate, comprising 25 parishes and serving approximately 350,000 Catholics.
Known for its breathtaking landscapes and proximity to the famous Komodo National Park, the city attracts thousands of tourists who come to experience its mountains, crystal-clear waters, and opportunities to observe the Komodo dragon in its natural habitat. Bishop Regus, a sociologist with a doctoral degree from the Netherlands and former dean of St Paul’s Catholic University in Ruteng, brings both academic insight and pastoral experience to his new role.
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