Vicariate Apostolic of New Zealand

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of New Zealand
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
  • Erected: 1842
  • Vicariate
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: New Zealand

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Past Ordinaries

• Jean-Baptiste-François Pompallier, S. M. † ( 1842 Appointed - 20 Jun 1848 Appointed, Bishop of Auckland)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
1842	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceanica	Vicariate Apostolic of New Zealand (erected)
20 June 1848	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of New Zealand	Diocese of Auckland (erected)
20 June 1848	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of New Zealand	Diocese of Wellington (erected)

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Affiliated Bishops

• Jean-Baptiste-François Pompallier, S. M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 1842 to 20 Jun 1848)
• Philippe-Joseph Viard, S. M. † (Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic: 7 Feb 1845 to 20 Jun 1848)