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HISTORICAL NOTES
AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The history of the Vicariate Apostolic of Nekemte can be
traced back to the Vicariate Apostolic of the Galla, (Oromo)
which was erected on 4th May 1846. Taking Territories from
it, the Apostolic Prefecture of Kaffa was established on
28th January 1913. Later, on March 25th 1937 it was raised
to a Vicariate Apostolic, and renamed the Vicariate
Apostolic of Jimma. The Decree of Propaganda Fide dated
September 3, 1982 changed the name of the Vicariate to the
Vicariate Apostolic of Nekemte.
Extent
The Vicariate Apostolic of Nekemte comprises Assossa and
Kamashi Zones in Benishangul Gumuz Region; East and West
Wollega Zones and large part of West Shewa Zone of Oromiya
Regional State.
Approximate figures:
Area: 85,500 Sq. Kms.
Population:
7,154,000 Catholics: 45,724
ORDINARY:
H.E. Mgr. Theo Van Ruyven, c.m
Birth Place:
Rijswijk,
Netherlands
Birth Date:
May 22, 1938
Ordained Priest:
March 19, 1964
Nominated Bishop: July
23, 2009
Consecrated Bishop: August
30, 2009
Addresses
Nekemte
P. O. Box
412, Nekemte
Tel: 00.251.057.661.13.58/661.16.26
Fax: 00.251.057.661.36.60
P.O.Box 5934, Addis Ababa
Tel: 00.251.011.279.24.27/279.48.92
Fax: 00.251.011.279.26.59
E-mail: ncs@telecom.net.et
Nekemte Diocesan Catholic Secretariat
Head Office: Addis
Ababa
P.O.Box 5934, Addis Ababa
Tel:
00.251.011.279.24.27/279.48.92
Fax:
00.251.011.279.26.59
E-mail:
<ncs@telecom.net.et>
Secretary General:-
Tel: 00.251.011.279.24.27
Development Coord:-
Tel: 00.251.011.279.24.27
Pastoral Coordinator:-
Tel: 00.251.011.279.81.70
Presbyterial Council
Abba Girma Tesfaye
Abba Alvaro (I.M.C)
Abba Tilahun Gemechu
Abba Raguel Hika
Abba Zelalem Tesfaye
Abba Dawit Terfa
Abba Solomon Berhanu
Formation Houses:
Diocesan Major Seminary:
Director: Abba Dawit Terfa
Spiritual Director: Abba Girma Tesfaye.
P.O.Box
5934, Addis Abeba
Tel:
00.251.011.279.48.92/93
Vincentian Group
Spiritual Director: Abba Girma Tesfaye
Postulants 3
Addis Ababa
P.O.Box
5934, Addis Abeba
Tel: 00.251.011.279.27.13 |
