Diocese of Wallis et Futuna

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Bishop(s) Ghislain Marie Raoul Suzanne de Rasilly, S. M., Bishop Laurent Fuahea, Bishop Emeritus

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Elevated: 21 June 1966 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Nouméa Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Wallis and Futuna Region: Pacific (Oceania) Square Kilometers: 256 (98 Square Miles) Description: (Former Latin Name: Vallisiensis et Futunensis, changed to current 25 Apr 1974) Mailing Address: B.P. G6, 98600 Mata'Utu, Ile Wallis, via Noumea, Oceania Telephone: 72.29.32 Fax: 72.27.83

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Wallis et Futuna
  • Latin Name: Vallisiensis et Futunensis
  • Erected: 11 November 1935
  • Vicariate
  • Country: Wallis and Futuna
  • Region: Pacific (Oceania)

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Alexandre Poncet, S.M. † (11 Nov 1935 Appointed - 22 Dec 1961 Retired)
• Michel-Maurice-Augustin-Marie Darmancier, S. M. † (22 Dec 1961 Appointed - 25 Apr 1974 Resigned)
• Laurent Fuahea (25 Apr 1974 Appointed - 20 Jun 2005 Retired)
• Ghislain Marie Raoul Suzanne de Rasilly, S. M. (20 Jun 2005 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Vicariate Apostolic of Wallis et Futuna
11 November 1935	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Wallis et Futuna (erected)
Diocese of Wallis et Futuna
21 June 1966	Elevated	Vicariate Apostolic of Wallis et Futuna	Diocese of Wallis et Futuna

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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
Vicariate Apostolic of Wallis et Futuna
1950	8,635	8,640	99.9%	6	10	16	539		3	53	5	ap1951
Diocese of Wallis et Futuna
1970	8,574	8,574	100.0%	9	11	20	428		15	53	5	ap1971
1980	10,549	10,800	97.7%	7	5	12	879		13	50	5	ap1981
1990	16,229	16,379	99.1%	5	5	10	1,622		11	38	5	ap1991
1999	14,316	14,347	99.8%	6	3	9	1,590		7	33	5	ap2000
2000	14,192	14,392	98.6%	6	3	9	1,576		17	44	5	ap2001
2001	14,192	14,503	97.9%	7	2	9	1,576		15	34	5	ap2002
2002	14,192	15,000	94.6%	7	3	10	1,419		16	40	5	ap2003
2003	14,700	15,000	98.0%	6	2	8	1,837		15	30	5	ap2004
2004	14,687	14,987	98.0%	7	3	10	1,468		9	33	5	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Michel-Maurice-Augustin-Marie Darmancier, S. M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 22 Dec 1961; Bishop: 21 Jun 1966 to 25 Apr 1974)
• Laurent Fuahea (Priest: 21 Dec 1957; Auxiliary Bishop: 2 Mar 1972; Bishop: 25 Apr 1974 to 20 Jun 2005)
• Alexandre Poncet, S.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 11 Nov 1935 to 22 Dec 1961)
• Ghislain Marie Raoul Suzanne de Rasilly, S. M. (Bishop: 20 Jun 2005 - )