Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa

The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa (Latin: Portus apostolicus Vicariatus Principis in Philippins ) is a located in the Philippines Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate with its headquarters in Puerto Princesa.

History

The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa was established on April 10, 1910 by Pope Pius X made ​​cessions of territory of the Diocese of Jaro as Apostolic Prefecture of Palawan. On July 3, 1955, the Apostolic Prefecture of Palawan was by Pope Pius XII. elevated to the Apostolic Vicariate. The Apostolic Vicariate of Palawan announced on May 13, 2002 from parts of its territory to the founding of the Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay and was renamed the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa.

Ordinaries

Prefect Apostolic of Palawan

  • Vittoriano novel Zárate di San Giuseppe OAR, 1911-1938
  • Leandro Nieto y Bolan Dier OAR, 1938-1953
  • Gregorio Espiga e Infante, OAR, 1954-1955

Vicars Apostolic of Palawan

  • Gregorio Espiga e Infante, OAR, 1955-1987
  • Francisco Capiral San Diego, 1987-1995, then Bishop of San Pablo
  • Pedro Arigo, 1996-2002

Vicars Apostolic of Puerto Princesa

  • Pedro Arigo, since 2002
Vicar general Friar Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro Order of Augustinian Recollects
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