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Apostolic vicariate Soddo, Ethiopia

Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo

Sodden(sis)

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Latin rite apostolic vicariate in southern Ethiopia covering Wolayta, Dawro, Gamo Gofa and neighboring zones of the former Southern Nations region. Its lineage runs from the Apostolic Prefecture of Hosanna (erected 13 February 1940) through elevation to apostolic vicariate on 15 October 1982. It is immediately subject to the Holy See.

On the map

Esri
The address the register holds for Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, in Soddo, Ethiopia.

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Established
2010
Catholics
198,827
Priests
57
Territory
55,000 km²

Parishes and churches

44 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Vicar Apostolic
Hailemichael Dejene Hidoto Gamo, O.F.M. Cap.

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The cathedral

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity stands in Soddo, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Centered on the city of Sodo in Ethiopia, the Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Soddensis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate. Its territory takes in the Wolayta, Dawro, Gamu Gofa, and North and South Omo zones together with the Derashe, Konso and Konta special Weredas, all within the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region.

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