Vicariate Apostolic of Micronesia

Territory Lost

To: Vicariate Apostolic of New Britain

Historical Details

Vicariate Apostolic of Micronesia
- Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
- Erected: 16 July 1844
- Vicariate
- Rite: Latin (or Roman)
- Region: Pacific (Oceania)

Past Ordinaries

Jean Baptiste Epalle, S.M. † (19 Jul 1844 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
16 July 1844	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceania	Vicariate Apostolic of Melanesia (erected) Vicariate Apostolic of Micronesia (erected)
10 May 1889	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Melanesia Vicariate Apostolic of Micronesia	Vicariate Apostolic of New Britain (erected)

Affiliated Bishops, Living

None

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

Jean Baptiste Epalle, S.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 19 Jul 1844)

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