The Apostolic Prefecture of Robe is a Latin Catholic missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction in part of
Ethiopia
Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the east, Ken ...
, East Africa.
It is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See (notably the missionary
Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP; ) was a congregation of the Roman Curia of the Catholic Church in Rome, responsible for missionary work and related activities. It is also known by its former title, the Sacred Congrega ...
), not part of any
ecclesiastical province
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.
Its
cathedral
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episcopal see is the Cathedral of Emmanuel, in
Robe
A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. Unlike garments described as capes or cloaks, robes usually have sleeves. The English word ''robe'' derives from Middle English ''robe'' ("garment"), borrowed from Old French ''robe'' ("booty, spoil ...
(
Oromia Region
Oromia (, ) is a Regions of Ethiopia, regional state in Ethiopia and the homeland of the Oromo people. Under Article 49 of 1995 Constitution of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Constitution, the capital of Oromia is Addis Ababa, also called Finfinne. The ...
).
History
Established 2012-02-11 on as Apostolic Prefecture of Robe on territory split off from the
Apostolic Vicariate of Meki
The Apostolic Vicariate of Meki () is a Latin Catholic apostolic vicariate located in Meki, Ethiopia
Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East ...
.
Ordinaries
''(
Roman Rite
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, so far missionary members of a Latin congregation)''
;''Apostolic Prefects of Robe''
* Father Angelo Antolini,
Capuchin Franciscans
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(O.F.M. Cap.) (2012-02-11 – ...)
See also
*
Roman Catholicism in Ethiopia
The Catholic Church in Ethiopia is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the pope in Rome.
The Eastern Rite Ethiopian Catholic Church, the primary Catholic rite in the country, bases its liturgy and teac ...
Source and external links
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Apostolic prefectures
Catholic Church in Ethiopia
Oromia