Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo

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Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo

Vicariatus Apostolicus Soddensis
Location
CountryEthiopia
MetropolitanImmediately subject to the Holy See
Statistics
Area55,000 km2 (21,000 sq mi)
Population
  • Total
  • Catholics
  • (as of 2004)
  • 6,900,000
  • 198,827 (2.9%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Current leadership
Bishop Hailemichael Dejene Hidoto Gamo, O.F.M. Cap
Bishops emeritus Tsegaye Keneni Derara

The Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo (Latin : Vicariatus Apostolicus Soddensis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located in the city of Sodo in Ethiopia.

Contents

The Vicariate Apostolic of Soddo comprises Wolayta, Dawro, Gamu Gofa, North and South Omo zones and Derashe, Konso and Konta special Weredas; all in Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region.

History

Bishops

Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic

Another priest of this vicariate who became bishop

References

  1. "Rinunce e Nomine". Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  2. Bogale, Bezawit (September 20, 2024). "Ethiopians celebrate new Bishop heading Vicariate of Soddo" . Retrieved September 22, 2024.