Prefecture Apostolic of Dessié

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Dessié
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic
  • Erected: 25 March 1937
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Ethiopia

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Past Ordinaries

• Costanzo Bergna, O.F.M. † (28 Jul 1937 Appointed - 1941 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
25 March 1937	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Abyssinia	Prefecture Apostolic of Dessié (erected)
31 October 1951	Suppressed	Prefecture Apostolic of Dessié (suppressed)	Apostolic Exarchate of Addis Abeba

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1950	250			3		3	83				2	ap1951

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Costanzo Bergna, O.F.M. † (Prefect: 28 Jul 1937 to 1941)