Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago

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Bishop(s) John Quinn Weitzel, M.M., Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 10 September 1982 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: American Samoa Region: Pacific (Oceania) Square Kilometers: 197 (76 Square Miles) Description: Comprises the islands of Tutuila, Swains, Manu'a Island, Ofu, Olosega & Ta'u, Aunu'u and Rose Island. Catholic Directory Abbreviation: SPP Web Site: http://www.relpac.org.fj/Samoa-pago.htm Mailing Address: P.O. Box 596, Fatuoaiga, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Telephone: 699-1402 Fax: 699-1459

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• John Quinn Weitzel, M.M. (9 Jun 1986 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
10 September 1982	Erected	Diocese of Samoa and Tokelau	Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago (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
1990	8,000	35,000	22.9%	9	3	12	666	1	6	15	7	ap1991
1999	12,160			9		9	1,351	19		14	11	ap2000
2000	13,402	62,000	21.6%	9		9	1,489	19		11	11	ap2001
2001	12,000	62,000	19.4%	10	3	13	923	16	3	11	11	ap2002
2002	11,850	57,291	20.7%	8	5	13	911	17	5	12	13	ap2003
2003	12,000	60,000	20.0%	10	4	14	857	16	4	14	13	ap2004
2004	12,000	60,000	20.0%	12	4	16	750	15	4	13	14	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• John Quinn Weitzel, M.M. (Bishop: 9 Jun 1986 - )