Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete

Catholic archdiocese in French Polynesia

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Papeete (Latin: Archidioecesis Papeetensis; French: Archidiocèse de Papeete) is a Metropolitan Archdiocese in French Polynesia. It is responsible for the suffragan diocese of Taiohae o Tefenuaenata.

The diocese was elevated to the Archdiocese of Papeete in 1966.^[1]

Bishops

Ordinaries

• Florentin-Étienne Jaussen (1848–1884)
• Marie-Joseph Verdier, SS.CC. (1884–1908)
• André-Etienne-Athanase Hermel, SS.CC. (1908–1932)
• Julien-Marie Nouailles, SS.CC. (1932–1937)
• Paul-Laurent-Jean-Louis Mazé, SS.CC. (1938–1973)
• Michel-Gaspard Coppenrath (March 5, 1973 – June 4, 1999)
• Hubert Coppenrath (June 4, 1999 – March 31, 2011)
• Jean-Pierre Edmond Cottanceau, SS.CC. (since 15 December 2016)^[2]

Apostolic Administrator Pascal Chang-Soï

Coadjutor bishops

• Antoine-Magloire Doumer, SS.CC. (1848–1878), as Coadjutor vicar apostolic; did not succeed to see
• Marie-Joseph (Maxime Justin Félix) Verdier, SS.CC. (1883–1884), as Coadjutor vicar apostolic
• André-Etienne-Athanase Hermel, SS.CC. (1905–1908), as Coadjutor vicar apostolic
• Michel-Gaspard Coppenrath (1968–1973)
• Hubert Coppenrath (1997–1999)

References

1. "Papeete (Archdiocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
2. "Rinunce e nomine, 15.12.2016" [Resignations and appointments, 15.12.2016]. press.vatican.va (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 15 December 2016.

• "Archdiocese of Papeete". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.

External links

• Official website

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