Apostolic Vicariate of England

The Apostolic Vicariate of
England (and Wales)
Location
CountryEngland and Wales
Information
DenominationCatholic Church
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
Established1623
Dissolved30 January 1688
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The Apostolic Vicariate of England (and Wales) was an ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales. It was led by a vicar apostolic (or apostolic vicar) who was a titular bishop. The apostolic vicariate was created in 1623 and was divided into four districts in 1688.

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