Vicariate Apostolic of Vientiane

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Vientiane e Luang-Prabang
  • Latin Name: de Vientiane et Luang-Prabang
  • Erected: 14 June 1938
  • Country: Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Jean-Henri Mazoyer, O.M.I. † (17 Jun 1938 Appointed - 1952 Died)
• Etienne-Auguste-Germain Loosdregt, O.M.I. † (13 Mar 1952 Appointed - 1975 Resigned)
• Thomas Nantha † (22 May 1975 Appointed - 7 Apr 1984 Died)
• Jean Khamsé Vithavong, O.M.I. (7 Apr 1984 Succeeded - )

Historical Summary

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Prefecture Apostolic of Vientiane e Luang-Prabang
1950	3,000	600,000	.5%	3	18	21	142			4	7	ap1951
Vicariate Apostolic of Vientiane
1970	14,112	435,000	3.2%	4	49	53	266		54	45		ap1971
1975	18,000	775,000	2.3%	3	9	12	1,500		11	32		ap1991
1994	12,000	1,217,000	1.0%	4		4	3,000			29	8	ap2000
2000	11,471	2,680,000	.4%	3	1	4	2,867		4	91		ap2001
2001	11,471	1,235,000	.9%	3	1	4	2,867		1	91	4	ap2002
2002	11,120	1,478,000	.8%	3		3	3,706		2	18	17	ap2003

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Jean Khamsé Vithavong, O.M.I. (Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic: 19 Nov 1982; Vicar Apostolic: 7 Apr 1984)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Leonello Berti, O.M.I. † (Auxiliary Bishop: 18 Jun 1962 to 1 Mar 1963)
• Etienne-Auguste-Germain Loosdregt, O.M.I. † (Vicar Apostolic: 13 Mar 1952 to 1975)
• Jean-Henri Mazoyer, O.M.I. † (Prefect: 17 Jun 1938 to 1952)
• Thomas Nantha † (Priest: 27 Jun 1935; Auxiliary Bishop: 25 Apr 1974; Vicar Apostolic: 22 May 1975 to 7 Apr 1984)