Apostolic Vicariate of Tripoli

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The Apostolic Vicariate of Tripoli (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Tripolitanus) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located in the city of Tripoli in Libya.

History

• 1630: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Tripoli
• 1894: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Libya
• February 3, 1927: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Tripolitana
• June 22, 1939: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Tripoli

Leadership

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• Vicar Apostolics of Tripoli (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli, O.F.M. (May 3, 1985 – present)
  • Bishop Guido Attilio Previtali, O.F.M. (June 26, 1969 – May 3, 1985)
  • Bishop Vitale Bonifacio Bertoli, O.F.M. (April 5, 1951 – March 10, 1967)
  • Bishop Camillo Vittorino Facchinetti, O.F.M. (March 9, 1936 – December 25, 1950)
• Vicars Apostolic of Tripolitana (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Giacinto Tonizza, O.F.M. (February 3, 1927 – April 16, 1935)
• Vicars Apostolic of Libya (Roman Rite)
  • Bishop Giacinto Tonizza, O.F.M. (August 7, 1919 – February 3, 1927)
  • Bishop Ludovico Antomelli, O.F.M. (February 23, 1913 – March 10, 1919)

References

Tripoli Cathedral before conversion into a mosque

• Giga-Catholic Information
• Catholic Hierarchy

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