Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Vila
Diocese of Port-Vila Dioecesis Portus Vilensis Diocèse de Port-Vila | |
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Michel-Marie-Bernard Calvet |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Vila (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Vilensis; French: Diocèse de Port-Vila) in Vanuatu is a suffragan diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nouméa.
History
The first Catholic mission in Vanuatu was started in 1887 at
Malekula.[1]
In 1901 it was first erected as the
Vicariate Apostolic
. In 1966, it was elevated as the Diocese of Port-Vila.
Tropical
natural disasters in the history of Vanuatu.[3] Bishop John Bosco Baremes worked with the Diocesan Disaster Committee and Caritas to identify and address key needs such as shelter, food, clean water, and protection of the poor and vulnerable.[4]
Ordinaries
- Isidore-Marie-Victor Douceré (1901–1939)
- Jules Halbert (1939–1954)
- Louis-Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Julliard (1955–1976)
- Francis-Roland Lambert (1976–1996)
- Michel Visi (1996 – May 19, 2007)
- Jean Bosco Baremes (November 18, 2009 – present)
See also
References
- ^ "Vanuatu". Oceania Marist Province/Province Mariste d'Océanie. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ "Douceré, Right Reverend Victor Isidore-Marie S.M.", The Catholic Encyclopedia and Its Makers, New York, the Encyclopedia Press, 1917, p. 46
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Joshua Robertson (15 March 2015). "Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu awaits first wave of relief and news from worst-hit islands". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ Scullion, Annette. "Vanuatu rising again: Hope shines forth", WelCom, Wellington and Palmerston North Dioceses, March 30, 2015
External links and references
- Pacific News: Vanuatu Bishop Michel Visi Dies Aged 52
- "Diocese of Port-Vila". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-01-11.
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