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Apostolic Prefecture of Placentia

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The Apostolic Prefecture of Placentia was a short-lived (1870–91) Catholic pre-diocesan jurisdiction in Atlantic Canada.

It was named after its see, Placentia, an alamagated town on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador.

History

Established on 16 September 1870 as Apostolic Prefecture of Placentia / Placentia (Latin), on territories split off from the then Diocese of Saint John's, Newfoundland (which it was held in personal union with) and Diocese of Harbour Grace.
Suppressed in 1891, its territory being reassigned to the above Saint John's, Newfoundland, which it in effect merged (back) into.

Ordinary

Its only episcopal leader was :

Thomas James (born Ireland) (1870.05.09 – see suppressed 1891), also Bishop of Saint John's, Newfoundland (Canada) (1870.05.08 – death 1893.12.04).

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