Vicariate Apostolic of Vientiane
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Laos |
| Rite: | Latin |
| Area: | 98,000 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
1.5 million (2002) 11,120 (0.8%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Apostolic Vicar: | Jean Khamsé Vithavong, O.M.I |
Vicariate Apostolic of Vientiane (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Vientianensis) is a subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Laos.
The vicariate covers the provinces of Houaphan, Xiangkhoang, Vientiane Province, Vientiane Prefecture and Xaisomboun special area. It is subdivided into 17 parishes.
[edit] History
The vicariate goes back to the Prefecture Apostolic of Vientiane and Luang-Prabang, which was created on June 14 1938 by splitting of the northern part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Laos. On March 13 1952 it was elevated to an apostolic vicariate, and renamed to simply Vientiane. The northern part around Luang Prabang was split off in 1963 and formed the Vicariate Apostolic of Luang Prabang.
[edit] Ordinaries
- Jean Khamsé Vithavong, O.M.I., since 1984, was coadjutor vicar apostolic 1982-1984
- Thomas Nantha - 1975-1984
- Etienne-Auguste-Germain Loosdregt, O.M.I., 1952-1975
- Giovanni Enrico Mazoyer, O.M.I., 1938-1952
The vicariate also had an auxiliary bishop temporarily.
- Thomas Nantha - 1974-1975
- Lionello Berti, O.M.I., 1962-1963
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