Apostolic Vicariate of Derna

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Apostolic Vicariate of Derna

Vicariatus Apostolicus Dernensis
Location
CountryFlag of Libya.svg  Libya
MetropolitanImmediately subject to the Holy See
Statistics
Area120,000 km2 (46,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 1966)
100,000
500 (0.5%)
Information
Rite Roman
Cathedralepiscopal see (no cathedral)
Current leadership
Bishopvacant

The Apostolic Vicariate of Derna (Latin : Vicariatus Apostolicus Dernensis) is a Catholic apostolic vicariate (missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction) centered in Derna, Libya. It has an episcopal see, but no cathedral.

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The apostolic vicariate is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See (notably the Roman Catholic Church missionary Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples), not part of any ecclesiastical province.

History

Episcopal ordinaries

So far, all Italy-born missionary members of Latin (Roman) rite congregations
Apostolics Vicar of Derna

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