The Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu ( la, Vicariatus Apostolicus Runduensis) is a

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apostolic vicariate in

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(southwestern Africa). Its

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episcopal see is St. Mary's in the city of

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. Although a missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction, it is not exempt but a suffragan in the

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of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Windhoek.

History

* Established on March 14, 1994 as Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of Windhoek (now its Metropolitan).

Episcopal ordinaries

''(missionary members of Roman rite congregations)'' ; ''Apostolic Vicars of Rundu'' * Joseph Shipandeni Shikongo,

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(O.M.I.),

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(March 14, 1994 – present)

References

External links

GCatholic.org with incumbent biography links

Vicariate website
Apostolic vicariates Roman Catholic dioceses in Namibia Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Christian organizations established in 1994 1994 establishments in Namibia Rundu Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Windhoek {{Africa-RC-diocese-stub