About Us

The Diocese of Penang covers the following five states in Peninsular Malaysia:

Perlis
Kedah
Penang
Kelantan
Perak

Out of these five states, there are 28 parishes, which come under the following five districts:

Island
North
North Perak
Central Perak
South Perak

STATISTICAL SUMMARY (source: Penang Diocesan Secretariat 2008)

Approximate total population - 6,800,000
Estimate Catholic population - 65,355
Parishes - 28
Chapels & out-stations - 71
Baptism (Infants - under 7) - 571
Adults - 379
Religious Sisters - 80
Religious Brothers - 11
Seminarians (3 Philosophy, 3 Theology)

Statistical summary from 1970 to 2005 can be found on the Catholic Hierarchy site.
Full Diocesan profile, please visit UCAN site.