Apostolic Vicariate of Jimma–Bonga


The Apostolic Vicariate of Jimma–Bonga is a Roman Catholic pre-diocesan missionary jurisdiction in southwestern Ethiopia.
It is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province.
Its episcopal see is the Pro-Cathedral Lideta Mariam, in Bonga town in Jimma, in the Keffa Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region.

History

Established on 1994.06.10 as Apostolic Prefecture of Jimma–Bonga, on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nekemte.
Lost territory on 2000.11.16 to establish the Apostolic Prefecture of Gambella.
Promoted on 2009.12.05 as Apostolic Vicariate of Jimma–Bonga.

Ordinaries

;Apostolic Prefects of Jimma–Bonga
;Apostolic Vicars of Jimma–Bonga