Prefecture Apostolic of Falkland Islands o Malvinas

Past and Present Ordinaries

• James Ireland, M.H.M. † (28 Mar 1952 Appointed - 1973 Died)
• Daniel Martin Spraggon, M.H.M. † (7 May 1973 Appointed - 27 Sep 1985 Died)
• Anton Agreiter, M.H.M. † (1 Oct 1986 Appointed - 9 Aug 2002 Resigned)
• Michael Bernard McPartland, S.M.A. (9 Aug 2002 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1969	240	2,200	10.9%					1		1	ap1971
1980	190	1,900	10.0%		2	2	95		2		1	ap1981
1990	250	2,150	11.6%		2	2	125		3		1	ap1991
1999	580	4,300	13.5%		1	1	580		2	1	1	ap2000
2001	580	4,200	13.8%		1	1	580		2	1	1	ap2002
2002	230	2,379	9.7%						1	1	ap2003
2003	230	2,379	9.7%							1	ap2004
2004	230	2,379	9.7%	1		1	230				1	ap2005
2010	300	3,000	10.0%	1		1	300				1	ap2011

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Michael Bernard McPartland, S.M.A. (Prefect: 9 Aug 2002)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Anton Agreiter, M.H.M. † (Prefect: 1 Oct 1986 to 9 Aug 2002)
• James Ireland, M.H.M. † (Prefect: 28 Mar 1952 to 1973)
• Daniel Martin Spraggon, M.H.M. † (Prefect: 7 May 1973 to 27 Sep 1985)