Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceanica

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceanica
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
  • Erected: 1835
  • Vicariate
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Region: Pacific (Oceania)

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Past Ordinaries

• Jean-Baptiste-François Pompallier, S. M. † (13 May 1836 Appointed - 1842 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of New Zealand)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
1835	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceanica (erected)
1842	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceanica	Vicariate Apostolic of New Zealand (erected)

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Affiliated Bishops

• Jean-Baptiste-François Pompallier, S. M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 13 May 1836 to 1842)