Apostolic Vicariate of Gambella, Ethiopia

Rite: Roman (Latin)

Name: Gambella / Gambellen(sis) (Latin)

Immediately subject to the Holy See

2000.11.16: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Gambella / Gambellen(sis) (Latin) (from Apostolic Prefecture of Jimma–Bonga)
2009.12.05: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Gambella / Gambellen(sis) (Latin)

Vicar Apostolic (2020.09.29 – ...):

Bishop Roberto Bergamaschi, S.D.B. (69)

Titular Bishop of Ambia

Vicars Apostolic of Gambella (Roman Rite)

Bishop Roberto Bergamaschi, S.D.B. (69)
(2020.09.29 – ...)

Vicar Apostolic of Gambella (Ethiopia)
Titular Bishop of Ambia

Vicar Apostolic of Awasa (Ethiopia) (2016.06.29 – 2020.09.29)

Titular Bishop of Ambia (2016.06.29 – ...)

Vicar Apostolic of Gambella (Ethiopia) (2020.09.29 – ...)

Bishop Angelo Moreschi, S.D.B.
(2009.12.05 – 2020.03.25)

Prefect Apostolic of Gambella (Ethiopia) (2000.11.16 – 2009.12.05)

Titular Bishop of Elephantaria in Mauretania (2009.12.05 – 2020.03.25)

Vicar Apostolic of Gambella (Ethiopia) (2009.12.05 – 2020.03.25)

Religious of Salesians of Saint John Bosco (Salesians). First bishop to die from COVID-19.

Prefects Apostolic of Gambella (Roman Rite)

Fr. Angelo Moreschi, S.D.B. (later Bishop)
(2000.11.16 – 2009.12.05)

(see above)

Area: 50,000 km²

Population: 29,540 Catholics (3.7% of 801,000 total)

Pastoral Centres: 14 parishes

Personnel: 19 priests (14 diocesan, 5 religious), 18 religious (13 brothers, 5 sisters), 3 seminarians