Prefecture Apostolic of Marshall Islands

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Bishop(s) Raymundo Sabio, M.S.C., Prefect James C. Gould, S.J., Prefect Emeritus

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic Split: 23 April 1993 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Agaña Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Marshall Islands Region: Pacific (Oceania) Square Kilometers: 181 (69 Square Miles) Catholic Directory Abbreviation: MI Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8, Majuro, MH 96960, Marshall Islands Telephone: 625-8307; 625-6675 Fax: 625-6507; 625-5520

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• James C. Gould, S.J. (23 Apr 1993 Appointed - 21 Dec 2007 Resigned)
• Raymundo Sabio, M.S.C. (21 Dec 2007 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
23 April 1993	Split	Diocese of Carolines-Marshalls	Diocese of Caroline Islands Prefecture Apostolic of Marshall Islands

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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
1999	4,000	50,000	8.0%		5	5	800	2	5	15	4	ap2000
2000	4,576	50,840	9.0%		6	6	762		6	15	4	ap2001
2001	4,576	50,894	9.0%		6	6	762	2	7	15	4	ap2002
2002	4,586	50,874	9.0%		6	6	764	1	7	12	4	ap2003
2003	4,601	50,874	9.0%		5	5	920	1	6	11	4	ap2004
2004	4,601	50,874	9.0%		4	4	1,150	1	6	11	4	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• James C. Gould, S.J. (Prefect: 23 Apr 1993 to 21 Dec 2007)
• Raymundo Sabio, M.S.C. (Prefect: 21 Dec 2007)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• None