Roman Catholic Diocese of Baucau

The Diocese of Baucau (Latin: Dioecesis Baucanus ) is the second oldest of the three dioceses in the state of East Timor. Seat is the district capital of Baucau. The diocese is directly subordinate to the Holy See in Rome. Patron saint is St. Joseph (São José ). On November 30, 1996, it was separated from the Diocese of Dili. The Diocese of Baucau has an area of ​​6842 km ². It includes the districts of Baucau, loud, Manatuto and Viqueque.

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