In 1983 Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo S.D.B. took over the administration of Dili Diocese, then the only diocese in the island, the 700,000 Catholics were divided into 30 parishes administered by 71 priests.
Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo S.D.B. took over the administration of Dili Diocese. This was in 1983. The only diocese in the island were divided into 30 parishes. These 30 parishes were administered by 71 priests. The island was the 700,000 Catholics.