Vicariate Apostolic of Rodrigues

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Bishop(s) Alain Harel, Vicar Apostolic

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic Erected: 31 October 2002 Vicariate Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Mauritius Square Kilometers: 102 (39 Square Miles) Telephone: 83.14.686

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Alain Harel (31 Oct 2002 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
31 October 2002	Erected	Diocese of Port-Louis	Vicariate Apostolic of Rodrigues (erected)

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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
2002	32,612	35,779	91.1%	4		4	8,153			11		ap2003
2003	32,612	35,779	91.1%	4		4	8,153			10	3	ap2004

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Alain Harel (Vicar Apostolic: 31 Oct 2002)