Apostolic Vicariate of Napo explained

Jurisdiction:Apostolic Vicariate
Napo
Latin:Apostolicus Vicariatus Napensis
Country:Ecuador
Area Km2:24,600
Population:111,000
Population As Of:2010
Catholics:97,000
Catholics Percent:87.4
Parishes:20
Denomination:Catholic Church
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:7 February 1871 (years ago)
Cathedral:Catedral San José
Bishop:vacant
Bishop Title:Vicar Apostolic
Emeritus Bishops:Adelio Pasqualotto
Map:Vicariato Apostólico de Napo.png

The Apostolic Vicariate (Vicariate Apostolic) of Napo (Latin: Apostolicus Vicariatus Napensis) is a missionary circonscription (quasi-diocese) of the Roman Catholic Church. Its cathedral see, Catedral San José, is located in the city of Tena, capital of Napo Province in Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest.

History

On 7 February 1871, Pope Pius IX established the Vicariate Apostolic of Napo from the Archdiocese of Quito. It remains exempt, i.e. directly subject to the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province.

It has lost territory five times with the creation of the following jurisdictions within Ecuador:

Leadership

Bishops
Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic
Auxiliary bishops

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vicariate Apostolic of Napo. Catholic Hierarchy. 2013-04-17.
  2. Web site: Apostolic Vicariate of Napo. Giga Catholic. 2013-04-17.
  3. 1 June 2023 . 31 May 2023 . Holy See Press Office . Resignations and Appointments, 31.05.2023 .