Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete explained

Jurisdiction:Archdiocese
Papeete
Latin:Archidioecesis Papeetensis
Local:Archidiocèse de Papeete
Country: French Polynesia, France
Province:Papeete
Area Km2:2,615
Population:236,693
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:89,000
Catholics Percent:37.6
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Established:9 May 1848 (As Vicariate Apostolic of Tahiti)
21 June 1966 (As Archdiocese of Papeete)
Metro Archbishop:Jean-Pierre Edmond Cottanceau, SS.CC.
Suffragans:Diocese of Taiohae o Tefenuaenata
Archdeacon:for one-->

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete (Latin: Archidioecesis Papeetensis; French: Archidiocèse de Papeete) is a Metropolitan Archdiocese in French Polynesia. It is responsible for the suffragan diocese of Taiohae o Tefenuaenata.

The diocese was elevated to the Archdiocese of Papeete in 1966.[1]

Bishops

Ordinaries

Coadjutor bishops

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Papeete (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. 2021-06-14. www.catholic-hierarchy.org.
  2. Rinunce e nomine, 15.12.2016 . Resignations and appointments, 15.12.2016 . 15 December 2016 . press.vatican.va . Holy See Press Office.