Archdiocese of Papeete
| Archdiocese of Papeete Archidioecesis Papeetensis Archidiocèse de Papeete | |
|---|---|
| Papeete Cathedral
Papeete Cathedral
| |
| Location | |
| Country | French Polynesia, France |
| Ecclesiastical province | Papeete |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 2,615 km2 (1,010 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 236,693 89,000 (37.6%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 9 May 1848 (As Vicariate Apostolic of Tahiti) 21 June 1966 (As Archdiocese of Papeete) |
| Cathedral | Papeete Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Jean-Pierre Edmond Cottanceau, SS.CC. |
| Suffragans | Diocese of Taiohae o Tefenuaenata |
| Website | |
| www.catholic.pf | |
The Archdiocese of Papeete (Latin: Archidioecesis Papeetensis; French: Archidiocèse de Papeete) is a Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese in French Polynesia. It is responsible for the suffragan diocese of Taiohae o Tefenuaenata.
The former Vicariate Apostolic of Tahiti, established in 1848 as successor to the Vicariate of Eastern Oceania which was founded in 1833, was elevated to the Archdiocese of Papeete in 1966.[1]
Vicars Apostolic
- Florentin-Étienne Jaussen (1848–1884)
- Marie-Joseph Verdier, SS.CC. (1884–1908)
- André-Etienne-Athanase Hermel, SS.CC. (1908–1932)
- Julien-Marie Nouailles, SS.CC. (1932–1937)
- Paul-Laurent-Jean-Louis Mazé, SS.CC. (1938–1966)
Archbishops
- Paul-Laurent-Jean-Louis Mazé (1966–1973)
- Michel-Gaspard Coppenrath (March 5, 1973 – June 4, 1999)
- Hubert Coppenrath (June 4, 1999 – March 31, 2011)
- Jean-Pierre Edmond Cottanceau, SS.CC. (since 15 December 2016)[2]
Coadjutor bishops
- Antoine-Magloire Doumer, SS.CC. (1848–1878), as Coadjutor vicar apostolic; did not succeed to see
- Marie-Joseph (Maxime Justin Félix) Verdier, SS.CC. (1883–1884), as Coadjutor vicar apostolic
- André-Etienne-Athanase Hermel, SS.CC. (1905–1908), as Coadjutor vicar apostolic
- Michel-Gaspard Coppenrath (1968–1973)
- Hubert Coppenrath (1997–1999)
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete is a metropolitan archdiocese of the Catholic Church.[3]
- Part of: Ecclesiastical Province of Papeete
External links
References
- Back to citation "Papeete (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 15.12.2016" [Resignations and appointments, 15.12.2016]. press.vatican.va (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 15 December 2016.
- Back to citation Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete, official website