Diocese of Wallis et Futuna

Historical Details

• Vicariate Apostolic of Wallis et Futuna
  • Latin Name: Vallisiensis et Futunensis
  • Erected: 11 November 1935
  • Vicariate
  • Country: Wallis and Futuna
  • Region: Pacific (Oceania)

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Alexandre Poncet, S.M. † (11 Nov 1935 Appointed - 22 Dec 1961 Retired)
• Michel-Maurice-Augustin-Marie Darmancier, S.M. † (22 Dec 1961 Appointed - 25 Apr 1974 Resigned)
• Lolesio (Laurent) Fuahea † (25 Apr 1974 Appointed - 20 Jun 2005 Retired)
• Ghislain Marie Raoul Suzanne de Rasilly, S.M. (20 Jun 2005 Appointed - 24 Dec 2018 Retired)
• Susitino Sionepoe, S.M. (24 Dec 2018 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
Vicariate Apostolic of Wallis et Futuna
1950	8,635	8,640	99.9%	6	10	16	539		3	53	5	ap1951
Diocese of Wallis et Futuna
1970	8,574	8,574	100.0%	9	11	20	428		15	53	5	ap1971
1980	10,549	10,800	97.7%	7	5	12	879		13	50	5	ap1981
1990	16,229	16,379	99.1%	5	5	10	1,622		11	38	5	ap1991
1999	14,316	14,347	99.8%	6	3	9	1,590		7	33	5	ap2000
2000	14,192	14,392	98.6%	6	3	9	1,576		17	44	5	ap2001
2001	14,192	14,503	97.9%	7	2	9	1,576		15	34	5	ap2002
2002	14,192	15,000	94.6%	7	3	10	1,419		16	40	5	ap2003
2003	14,700	15,000	98.0%	6	2	8	1,837		15	30	5	ap2004
2004	14,687	14,987	98.0%	7	3	10	1,468		9	33	5	ap2005
2010	13,631	14,231	95.8%	5	3	8	1,703		10	35	5	ap2011
2014	11,697	12,197	95.9%	5	3	8	1,462		11	35	5	ap2015
2017	10,450	10,950	95.4%	6	3	9	1,161	1	10	31	5	ap2018
2020	10,450	10,950	95.4%	4	6	10	1,045	1	13	29	5	ap2021
2022	10,242	11,380	90.0%	6	6	12	853	1	9	27	5	ap2023

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Ghislain Marie Raoul Suzanne de Rasilly, S.M. (Bishop: 20 Jun 2005 to 24 Dec 2018)
• Susitino Sionepoe, S.M. (Bishop: 24 Dec 2018 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Michel-Maurice-Augustin-Marie Darmancier, S.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 22 Dec 1961; Bishop: 21 Jun 1966 to 25 Apr 1974)
• Lolesio (Laurent) Fuahea † (Priest: 21 Dec 1957; Auxiliary Bishop: 2 Mar 1972; Bishop: 25 Apr 1974 to 20 Jun 2005)
• Alexandre Poncet, S.M. † (Vicar Apostolic: 11 Nov 1935 to 22 Dec 1961)

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