Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceania

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceania
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
  • Erected: 1835
  • Vicariate
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Region: Pacific (Oceania)

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Past Ordinaries

• Jean-Baptiste-François Pompallier, S.M. † (13 May 1836 Appointed - 1842 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of New Zealand)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
1835	Erected		Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceania (erected)
1842	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceania	Vicariate Apostolic of New Zealand (erected)
1844	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceania	Vicariate Apostolic of Melanesia (erected)
1844	Territory Lost	Vicariate Apostolic of Western Oceania	Vicariate Apostolic of Micronesia (erected)

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Jean-Baptiste-François Pompallier, S.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 13 May 1836 to 1842)