Prefecture Apostolic of Gondar

Historical Details

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

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Past Ordinaries

• Pietro Villa, M.C.C.I. † (28 Jul 1937 Appointed - 25 Mar 1946 Appointed, Auxiliary Bishop of Porto e Santa Rufina)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
25 March 1937	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Abyssinia	Prefecture Apostolic of Gondar (erected)
31 October 1951	Suppressed	Prefecture Apostolic of Gondar (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	820			2		2	410				1	ap1951

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Pietro Villa, M.C.C.I. † (Prefect: 28 Jul 1937 to 25 Mar 1946)