Vicariate Apostolic of Gambella

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Gambella
  • Latin Name: Gambellensis
  • Erected: 16 November 2000
  • Prefecture
  • Country: Ethiopia

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Angelo Moreschi, S.D.B. † (16 Nov 2000 Appointed - 25 Mar 2020 Died)
• Roberto Bergamaschi, S.D.B. (29 Sep 2020 Appointed - )

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 Gambella
2000	2,000	210,000	1.0%								4	ap2001
2001	2,000	210,000	1.0%								4	ap2002
2002	3,500	420,000	.8%	3	5	8	437		8	7	4	ap2003
2003	4,000	435,000	.9%	3	5	8	500		8	6	6	ap2004
2004	5,000	440,000	1.1%	2	5	7	714		8	7	6	ap2005
Vicariate Apostolic of Gambella
2010	10,030	580,000	1.7%	8	9	17	590		12	10	10	ap2011
2014	15,085	645,000	2.3%	11	6	17	887		9	11	11	ap2015
2017	25,070	680,000	3.7%	11	4	15	1,671		7	6	11	ap2018
2020	27,720	751,900	3.7%	12	1	13	2,132		1	5	13	ap2021
2022	28,960	785,340	3.7%	14	3	17	1,703		10	5	14	ap2023

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Roberto Bergamaschi, S.D.B. (Vicar Apostolic: 29 Sep 2020 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Angelo Moreschi, S.D.B. † (Prefect: 16 Nov 2000; Vicar Apostolic: 5 Dec 2009 to 25 Mar 2020)

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