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The Year of Our Lord 1934

Diocese Events


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DateFromTo
unknownArchdiocese of Bombay, India (Northern and central part of Quierat, from the river Mahi to the region of Sind, the whole peninsula of Kathiavar and the island of Gutch) Territory LostMission "Sui Iuris" of Ahmedabad, India Erected
unknownTerritorial Abbey of Nossa Senhora do Monserrate do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Territory LostApostolic Administration of Rio Branco, Brazil Erected
1 FebPrefecture Apostolic of Célebes, Indonesia ElevatedVicariate Apostolic of Célebes, Indonesia Elevated
3 FebArchdiocese of Belém do Pará, Brazil (Bragança, S. Miguel, S. Domingo, and S. Anna de Copim) Territory LostTerritorial Prelature of Gurupi, Brazil Territory Added
3 FebTerritorial Prelature of Gurupi, Brazil Name ChangedTerritorial Prelature of Guamá, Para, Brazil Name Changed
10 FebDiocese of Przemyśl, Sambor, et Sanok (Ukrainian), Poland (Bukowsko, Oorlice, Grybów, Dynów, Dukla, Krosno, Muszyna, Rymanów, and Sanok) Territory LostApostolic Administration of Lemkowszczyzna (Ukrainian), Poland Erected
26 FebVicariate Apostolic of Léopoldville, Congo (Dem. Rep.) (Majumbe) Territory LostVicariate Apostolic of Boma, Congo (Dem. Rep.) Erected
26 FebPrefecture Apostolic of Navrongo, Ghana ElevatedVicariate Apostolic of Navrongo, Ghana Elevated
26 FebPrefecture Apostolic of Lulua e Katanga Centrale, Congo (Dem. Rep.) ElevatedVicariate Apostolic of Lulua e Katanga Centrale, Congo (Dem. Rep.) Elevated
17 MarSuburbicarian See of Porto e Santa Rufina, Italy (Boundaries adjusted)
Diocese of Roma {Rome}, Italy (Boundaries adjusted)
Territory Added
9 AprVicariate Apostolic of Stanley Falls, Congo (Dem. Rep.) (Beni and Lubero) Territory LostMission "Sui Iuris" of Beni nel Congo Belga {Belgian Congo} Erected
9 AprPrefecture Apostolic of Northern Nigeria {Nigeria Settentrionale} (Plateau, Baciti, and part of Benue and part of Bornou) Territory LostPrefecture Apostolic of Jos, Nigeria Erected
9 AprPrefecture Apostolic of Northern Nigeria {Nigeria Settentrionale} ElevatedPrefecture Apostolic of Kaduna, Nigeria Elevated
9 AprPrefecture Apostolic of Liberia, Liberia ElevatedVicariate Apostolic of Liberia, Liberia Elevated
9 AprMission "Sui Iuris" of Queenstown, South Africa (North Glen Grey) Territory LostPrefecture Apostolic of Gariep, South Africa Territory Added
9 AprPrefecture Apostolic of Cape of Good Hope, Central District {Capo di Buona Speranza, Distretto Centrale}, South Africa (Island of Saint Helena) Territory LostVicariate Apostolic of Cape of Good Hope, Western District {Capo di Buona Speranza, Distretto Occidentale}, South Africa (Islands of Ascension and Tristan de Cunha) Territory Added
9 AprDiocese of Hajdúdorog (Hungarian), Hungary (Arcus (Arkos), Borosneul-Mare (Nagyborosnyo), Imper (Nagykaszon), Ciucsângiorgiu (Csikszentgyörgy), Läzäresti (Csiklazarfalva), Chelinta (Gelencze), Ilieni (Ilyefalva), Lemnia (Lemhény), Lisnäu (Lisznyo), Poian (Kézdiszentkereszt), Turia (Torja), ...) Territory LostArchdiocese of Făgăraş şi Alba Iulia (Romanian), Romania Territory Added
9 AprDiocese of Hajdúdorog (Hungarian), Hungary (Amat (Amacz), Sätmärel (Szatmarzsadany), Ciumesti (Csomaköz), Domänesti (Domahida), Ghenciu (Genes), Moftinul-Mic (Kismajtény), Carei (Nagykaroly), Besighea (Beszege), Sanisläu (Szaniszlo), Andrid (Endréd), Dindesti (Erdengeleg), Tiream (Mezöterem), ...) Territory LostDiocese of Oradea Mare {Gran Varadino} (Romanian), Romania Territory Added
9 AprDiocese of Hajdúdorog (Hungarian), Hungary (Culciul-mare (Nagykolcs), Boghis (Csengerbagos), Oar (Ovari), Petea (Pete), Doba (Szamosdob), Vetis (Yetes), Botiz (Batizvasvari), Satu-Mare (Szatmar), Odoreu (Szatmarudvari), and Jojib (Jozsefhaza)) Territory LostDiocese of Maramureş (Romanian), Romania Territory Added
20 AprDiocese of Salta, Argentina (Ssmo Salvador, San Pedro de Rio Negro, N.S. del Rosario de Ledesma, Perico del Carmen, Perico de San Antonio, Titeara, Tumbaya, Humahuaca, Valle Grande, Chochinoca, Santa Catalina, and Rinconada (Yavi)) Territory LostDiocese of Jujuy, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of Córdoba (Tucumán), Argentina (La Rioja, Aimogasta, Castro Barros, Chilecito, Famatina, Olta, Tama, Ulapes, and Villa Unión) Territory LostDiocese of La Rioja, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of San Juan de Cuyo, Argentina (San Nicolas, N.S. de Loreto, S. Corazón de Maria, Santo Domingo, San José, Guaymallen, Rodeo de la Cruz, Lavalle, Las lleras, Godoy Cruz, Carrodilla, Lujan, Maipú, Rodeo del Medio, San Martin, Junin, Rivadavia, S. Rosa, La Paz, Tunuyan, Tupungato, San ...) Territory LostDiocese of Mendoza, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of San Juan de Cuyo, Argentina (San Luis, Saladillo, San Roque, Villa Mercedes, Nueva Galia, Renca, Santa Rosa, San Martin, San Francisco, and Lujan) Territory LostDiocese of San Luis, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of Córdoba (Tucumán), Argentina (La Inmaculada, N.S. de las Mercedes, Gigena, Moldes, Sampacho, Berrotardn, Makenna, La Carlota, Reducción, Laboulaye, Ucacha, Lavalle, Serrano, Villa Huidobro, Jovita, Corral Bustos, Isla Verde, and Laborde) Territory LostDiocese of Río Cuarto, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of Santa Fe, Argentina (Armstrong, Las Rosas, Montes de Oca, Arequito, Arteaga, Casilda, Chabas, Chańar Ladeado, Los Quirquinchos, San José de la Esquina, Bigand, Alcorta, Constitución, Paz, Santa Teresa, Carmen, Elortondo, Firmat, Lazarino, Magiolo, Rufino, San Urbano, Venad...) Territory LostDiocese of Rosario, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of La Plata, Argentina (Mercedes, Suipacha, Navarro, San Andrés de Giles, Rojas, Junin, Sagrado Corazón, General Arenales, Leandro N. Mem, Chacabuco, Rawson, Salto, Carmen de Areco, IX de Julio, French, Chivücoy, Alberdi, Bragado, General Viamonte, Lincoln, Boberts, Luyan, ...) Territory LostDiocese of Mercedes, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of La Plata, Argentina (Azul, Cachari, Chillar, Generat Belgrano, Las Flores, Pila, Ayacucho, Tandil, Rauch, Juárez, Tapalqné, General Alvear, Roque Pérez, Saladillo, XXV de Mayo, De la Riestra, Ernestina, Bolivar, Laprida, Olavarría, Hinojo, Colonias San Miguel, and General ..) Territory LostDiocese of Azul, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of La Plata, Argentina (Bahia Blanca, Ing. Wite, Villa Miter, High Point, Military Port, Patagones, Villarino, Tornquist, Saavedra, Pigile, Short Stream, Puan, Lopez Lecube, Carhue, San Miguel de Gazcon, Guamaini, Colonel Suarez, Colony II San Jose, Colony III Santa Maria , ...) Territory LostDiocese of Bahía Blanca, Argentina Erected
20 AprArchdiocese of Buenos Aires, Argentina (Rio Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz, and Tierra del Fuego) Territory LostDiocese of Viedma, Argentina Erected
20 AprDiocese of Córdoba (Tucumán), Argentina ElevatedArchdiocese of Córdoba, Argentina Elevated
20 AprDiocese of La Plata, Argentina ElevatedArchdiocese of La Plata, Argentina Elevated
20 AprDiocese of Paraná, Argentina ElevatedArchdiocese of Paraná, Argentina Elevated
20 AprDiocese of Salta, Argentina ElevatedArchdiocese of Salta, Argentina Elevated
20 AprDiocese of Santa Fe, Argentina ElevatedArchdiocese of Santa Fe, Argentina Elevated
20 AprDiocese of San Juan de Cuyo, Argentina ElevatedArchdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo, Argentina Elevated
20 AprDiocese of Corrientes, Argentina (from Buenos Aires) Metropolitan Changed
20 AprDiocese of Santiago del Estero, Argentina (from Buenos Aires) Metropolitan Changed
20 AprDiocese of Catamarca, Argentina (from Buenos Aires) Metropolitan Changed
20 AprDiocese of Tucumán, Argentina (from Buenos Aires) Metropolitan Changed
21 AprTerritorial Abbey of Nossa Senhora do Monserrate do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Suppressed
28 AprDiocese of Cebu, Philippines ElevatedArchdiocese of Cebu, Philippines Elevated
28 AprDiocese of Bacolod, Philippines (from Manila) Metropolitan Changed
28 AprDiocese of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines (from Manila) Metropolitan Changed
28 AprDiocese of Calbayog, Philippines (from Manila) Metropolitan Changed
28 AprDiocese of Jaro o Santa Elisabetta, Philippines (from Manila) Metropolitan Changed
28 AprDiocese of Zamboanga, Philippines (from Manila) Metropolitan Changed
28 AprDiocese of Trieste e Capodistria (Trst i Koper), Italy (Matteria and Castelnuovo) Territory LostDiocese of Rijeka (-Opatija), Croatia Territory Added
28 MayVicariate Apostolic of Uganda Territory LostVicariate Apostolic of Ruwenzori, Uganda Erected
28 MayPrefecture Apostolic of Foumban, Cameroon ElevatedVicariate Apostolic of Foumban, Cameroon Elevated
28 MayMission "Sui Iuris" of Rajaburi, Thailand ElevatedPrefecture Apostolic of Rajaburi, Thailand Elevated
28 MayPrefecture Apostolic of Shenchow, China ElevatedVicariate Apostolic of Shenchow, China Elevated
9 JulVicariate Apostolic of Western Nigeria {Nigeria Occidentale} Territory LostPrefecture Apostolic of Benue, Nigeria
Prefecture Apostolic of Calabar, Nigeria
Erected
9 JulVicariate Apostolic of Southern Nigeria {Nigeria Meridionale} Name ChangedVicariate Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri, Nigeria Name Changed
9 JulPrefecture Apostolic of Assam, India ElevatedDiocese of Shillong, India Elevated
28 JulDiocese of Natal, Brazil Territory LostDiocese of Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Erected
16 AugArchdiocese of Belém do Pará, Brazil
Territorial Prelature of Santíssima Conceiçăo do Araguaia, Brazil
Territorial Prelature of Santarém, Para, Brazil
Territory LostTerritorial Prelature of Xingu, Para, Brazil Erected
8 SepArchdiocese of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Territory LostDiocese of Caxias, Brazil
Territorial Prelature of Vacaria, Brazil
Erected
15 SepDiocese of Recanati e Loreto, Italy Name ChangedDiocese of Recanati, Italy Name Changed
12 NovVicariate Apostolic of Yenchowfu, China Territory LostVicariate Apostolic of Tsaochowfu, China Erected
10 DecPrefecture Apostolic of Nilo Equatoriale, Uganda ElevatedVicariate Apostolic of Nilo Equatoriale, Uganda Elevated
10 DecVicariate Apostolic of Shenchow, China Name ChangedVicariate Apostolic of Yüanling [Yuanling], China Name Changed
10 DecMission "Sui Iuris" of Wuchow [Wuzhou], China ElevatedPrefecture Apostolic of Wuchow [Wuzhou], China Elevated

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