Vicariate Apostolic of Derna

Apostolicus Vicariatus Dernensis

Bishop(s)

Vacant

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
Erected: 22 June 1939
Vicariate
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Libya
Square Kilometers: 120,000 (46,350 Square Miles)
Description: (Statistics included in the Vicariate of Tripoli)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 248, Benghazi, Libya

Past and Present Ordinaries

Giovanni Lucato, S.D.B. † (13 Sep 1939 Appointed - 21 Jun 1948 Appointed, Bishop of Isernia e Venafro)

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
22 June 1939	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Cirenaica	Vicariate Apostolic of Derna (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

1950 150 100,000 .1% 3 3 50 3 22 2 ap1951

1966 500 100,000 .5% 4 4 125 4 46 3 ap1971

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1950	150	100,000	.1%		3	3	50		3	22	2	ap1951
1966	500	100,000	.5%		4	4	125		4	46	3	ap1971

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Giovanni Lucato, S.D.B. † (Vicar Apostolic: 13 Sep 1939 to 21 Jun 1948)