Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues
| Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues Vicariatus Apostolicus Rodrigensis | |
|---|---|
 Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur | |
| Location | |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Metropolitan | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 102 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2010) 37,700 33,605 (89.1%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur |
| Secular priests | 3 |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Alain Harel |
The Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Rodrigensis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located on the island of Rodrigues in Mauritius.
History
- October 31, 2002: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues from the Diocese of Port-Louis
Leadership
- Vicar Apostolics of Rodrigues (Roman rite)
- Bishop Alain Harel (October 31, 2002 – present)
References
Coordinates: 19°43′05″S 63°26′18″E / 19.718°S 63.4384°E
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