Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi
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The Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi is a Roman Catholic apostolic Vicariate
located in the city of Bomadi
in Nigeria.
Apostolic vicariate
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries that do not have a diocese. It is essentially provisional, though it may last for a century or more...
located in the city of Bomadi
Bomadi
Bomadi is an Ijaw town in Delta State, Nigeria. The town lies on the bank of the Forcados River.It has eleven communities, namely: Ogriagbene, Esynma, Akugbene, Bomadi, Kpakiama, Ekamuta-gbene, Azebiri, Ogodobiri, Okoloba and Kalafuo-gbene....
in Nigeria.
History
- March 17, 1991: Established as Mission “sui iuris” of Bomadi from the Diocese of Port Hartcourt and Diocese of Warri
- December 15, 1996: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi
Leadership
- Vicar Apostolics of Bomadi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph O. Egerega (March 3, 1997 – present)
- Ecclesiastical Superiors of Bomadi (Roman Rite)
- Fr. Thomas Vincent Greenan (1991 – 1996)