Diocese of Ubon Ratchathani

Stephen Boonlert Phromsena was born on February 24, 1960, in Ban Sithan, in the Diocese of Ubon Ratchathani. After attending the minor seminary, he studied philosophy and theology at the Lux Mundi National Major Seminary in Sampran. He also obtained a Master’s degree in the History of Thailand from Mahasarakham University and a Master’s degree in Education from Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok. He was ordained a priest on May 8, 1987, for the clergy of Ubon Ratchathani. He has held the following positions: Parochial Vicar of St. Michael’s in Ban Songyae (1987–1989); Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s in Bang Sesong (1989–1992; 2004–2013), of the Conversion of St. Paul in Ban Nadun (1989–1992), and of St. Michael’s in Ban Songyae and St. Anthony’s in Ban Nongkae (1992–1995); Director of The Infant Jesus School in Roi-et, with responsibility for the pastoral care of the local faithful (1995–2004); Director of Sonyae Thippaya School (2004–2013); Parish Priest of Our Lady, Mother of Christian Helpers and Our Lady of Lourdes in Surin, and Director of The Infant Jesus School in Payakpaphumpisai (2013–2018); Parish Priest of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Director of the Presbyteral Council, and member of the Commission for Economic Affairs (2018–2022); since 2018, Director of Thepphithak Phithaya School and Holy Infant Jesus Ubon School, and Diocesan Consultor; since 2023, Parish Priest of Archangel Raphael Parish.