Apostolic Vicariate of Derna

The Apostolic Vicariate of Derna (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Dernensis) is a Catholic apostolic vicariate (missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction) centered in Derna, Libya. It has an episcopal see, but no cathedral.

Apostolic Vicariate of Derna

Vicariatus Apostolicus Dernensis
Location
Country Libya
MetropolitanImmediately subject to the Holy See
Statistics
Area120,000 km2 (46,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 1966)
100,000
500 (0.5%)
Information
RiteRoman
Cathedralepiscopal see (no cathedral)
Current leadership
Bishopvacant

The apostolic vicariate is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See (notably the Roman Catholic Church missionary Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples), not part of any ecclesiastical province.

History

  • Established on June 22, 1939 as Apostolic Vicariate of Derna, on territory split from the Apostolic Vicariate of Cyrenaica.

Episcopal ordinaries

So far, all Italy-born missionary members of Latin (Roman) rite congregations
Apostolics Vicar of Derna
  • Giovanni Lucato, Salesians (S.D.B.) (September 13, 1939 – June 21, 1948), Titular Bishop of Tigias, later Bishop of Isernia and Venafro (Italy (1948.06.21 – 1962.05.01)
  • Apostolic Administrator Giustino Giulio Pastorino, Friars Minor (O.F.M.) (no dates provided), Titular Bishop of Babra, Apostolic Vicar of Benghazi (1965–1997)
  • (vacancy)
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See also

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