Roman Catholic Diocese of Mogadiscio
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Country: | Somalia |
Metropolitan: | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 637,657 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
6,500,000 (2004) 100 (0%) |
Ordinaries | |
Bishop: | vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mogadiscio {Latin: Mogadiscen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Mogadiscio in Somalia.
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[edit] History
- 1924: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Benadir from the Apostolic Vicariate of Zanzibar in Kenya
- 1927: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Mogadiscio
- 1975: Promoted as Diocese of Mogadiscio
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Mogadiscio (Roman rite)
- Bishop Giorgio Bertin, O.F.M. (Apostolic Administrator 1990 – ...)
- Bishop Pietro Salvatore Colombo, O.F.M. (1975.11.20 – 1989.07.09)
- Vicars Apostolic of Mogadiscio (Roman rite)
- Bishop Antonio Silvio Zocchetta, O.F.M. (1970.10.19 – 1973.01.22)
- Bishop Francesco Venanzio Filippini, O.F.M. (1933.05.30 – 1970.10.19)
- Bishop Francesco Fulgenzio Lazzati, O.F.M. (1931.07.14 – 1932.05.24)
- Bishop Gabriele Perlo, I.M.C. (1927.12.22 – 1930.08)
- Prefects Apostolic of Benadir (Roman rite)
- Bishop Gabriele Perlo, I.M.C. (Apostolic Administrator 1924 – 1927.12.22)
- Fr. Alessandro dei Santi, O.SS.T. (1905 – 1924)