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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Vicariate Apostolic
Its boundaries are: on the north the Vicariate of Kiang-nan, and Lake T'al-hu; to the west, the Vicariates of Kiang-nan, and Eastern Kiang-Si; to the south the Vicariates of Eastern Che-kiang and Fu-kien; and to the east, the Vicariate of Eastern Che-kiang and the Chinese Sea, or the Bay of Han-chu.
Boundaries: on the north the Vicariate of Peking, on the east the Gulf of Chi-li; on the south the missions of Changteng and Southeastern Chi-li; on the west the missions of Southwestern Chi-li and Northern Chi-li.
in the Diocese of Nantes, 2 Jan., 1846; ordained, 17 Dec., 1870; missionary in Oran in 1878; Prefect Apostolic of the Delta of the Nile in 1885; appointed vicar Apostolic on 17 Sept., 1909, and consecrated titular Bishop of Bubastis on 24 Feb., 1910.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/16082a.htm   (3674 words)

  
 Apostolic vicariate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries which do not have a diocese yet.
An apostolic vicariate is led by a vicar apostolic, usually nowadays a titular bishop.
Vicariate Apostolic of Arabia and Aden = Vicariate Apostolic of Aden
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vicar_apostolic   (323 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Vicariate Apostolic of Aden
It comprises all Arabia, and is properly known as the Vicariate Apostolic of Arabia and Aden.
From 1839 to 1851, it was part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Egypt, when it was united to the African Vicariate of the Gallas of Abyssinia, under the Capuchins.
It was made an independent Vicariate Apostolic again in 1888, and committed to the care of the Capuchins.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/01141d.htm   (193 words)

  
 The Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The vicariate therefore covers a total of 21 municipalities occupying a land area of 4,615 square kilometers with a population of 272,500 of which 51 per cent are Catholics.
The seat of the apostolic vicariate is at Bondoc, Mountain Province.
Assisting the Vicar Apostolic in the governance of pastoral welfare is the Vicariate Mission Council.
www.cbcponline.net /bontoc   (511 words)

  
 Frequently asked Questions: Vicariate Apostolic of Kuwait
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries which do not have a diocese yet.
"Vicariate" is a provisional status, though it may last for a century or more, the ultimate hope being that the region will generate local clergy, sufficient numbers of Catholics and sufficient stability for the Church to erect a full-fledged diocese.
The Carmel School run by the Apostolic Carmel Sisters is located in Kheitan and the Indian English Academy School run by the Salesians of Don Bosco is located in Salmiya.
www.catholic-church.org /kuwait/faq_kuwait.htm   (2536 words)

  
 The Apostolic Vicariate of Baguio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Apostolic Vicariate of Baguio, created July 6, 1992 from the then Apostolic Vicariate of the Mountain Provinces, now comprises the city of Baguio and the civil province of Benguet.
The Apostolic Vicariate of Baguio is run by 47 priests, 24 of them diocesan and 23 religious, assisted by 219 religious sisters in related activities.
At the head of the vicariate is the Most Reverend Ernesto A. Salgado, D.D., STD, Apostolic Vicar of Baguio.
www.cbcponline.net /baguio   (446 words)

  
 Apostolic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, a phrase in the Nicene Creed
Armenian Apostolic Church, a national church of Armenia
Primitive Apostolic Christianity, which may refer to either Early Christianity or to Primitive Apostolic Christianity (Sabbatarian)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Apostolic   (133 words)

  
 Welcome to the State of Kuwait
The Apostolic Vicariate of Aden was established in 1888.
In 1889 it changed its name to become the Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia.
Since 1916 it has been in the care of the
www.catholic-church.org /kuwait/mideast.htm   (185 words)

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