Established by decision of the Holy Synod on October 5-6, 2011 (Journal No. 101) by separating from the Kostanay Diocese. The Synod decided that the ruling archbishop would hold the title of Petropavlovsk and Bulaev.

Unites parishes within the North Kazakhstan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The diocese has a population of 571.6 thousand people.

Cathedral City:

• Petropavlovsk

Cathedral:

• In the name of the Ascension of the Lord

Deaneries:

• Petropavlovsk City Deanery
• Bishkul Deanery
• Bulaevo Deanery
• Presnovka Deanery
• Novoishimka Deanery
• Sergeevka Deanery

Parishes:

• Churches – 37
• Chapels – 1

Clergy:

• Priests – 26
• Deacons – 5

Diocesan Administration:

• Address: 150013, North Kazakhstan Region, Petropavlovsk, Zh. Kizatova St., 55
• Phone: (+7 7152) 50-07-67
• Website: pbe.kz
• E-mail: cathedralpbe@mail.ru

Ruling Archbishop:

Vladimir, Bishop of Petropavlovsk and Bulaev (in the world - Mikheikin Viktor Viktorovich)