The Apostolic Vicariate of Bontok Lagave ( Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Bontocensis-Lagavensis ) is an apostolic vicar of the Roman Catholic Church with its center in Bontok , Philippines . The jurisdiction of the Apostolic Vicariate of Bontok Lagawa includes part of the provinces of Ifugao and the Highlands . The Cathedral of the Apostolic Vicariate of Bontok Lagave is the Church of St. Rita .
| Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc Lagawa | |
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| Vicariatus Apostolicus Bontocensis-Lagavensis | |
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| Main city | Bontock |
| A country | Philippines |
| Established | July 6, 1992 |
| Cathedral | St. Rita Cathedral |
| Parishes | 20 |
| Diocese Square | 4.615 km² |
| Diocese population | 307.348 people |
| The number of Catholics | 202.754 people |
| Share of Catholics | 66% |
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History
On July 6, 1992, Pope John Paul II issued the bull Ad aptius in Insulis , which was established by the Apostolic Vicariate Bontoc Lagave, separating it from the Apostolic Vicariate of the Mountain Province (today - the Diocese of Baguio ).
Ordinaries of the Apostolic Vicariate
- Bishop Brigido A. Galasgas (July 6, 1992 - May 15, 1995);
- Bishop Francisco F. Claver (11/2/1995 - 04/15/2004);
- Bishop Cornelio Galleo Wigwigan (03/19/2004 - 05/16/2005);
- Bishop Rodolfo Fontiveros Beltran (03/18/2006 - 10/30/2012) - appointed Bishop of San Fernando .
- Sede vacante (2012—2015)
- Bishop Valentin Cabbigat Dimoc (May 6, 2015).
Source
- Annuario Pontificio , Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Città del Vaticano, 2003, ISBN 88-209-7422-3
- Bull Ad aptius in Insulis (lat.)