ASIA/BRUNEI - Prefecture Apostolic of Brunei (Brunei) now Apostolic Vicariate first Apostolic Vicar appointed

Wednesday, 20 October 2004

Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II has, 20 October 2004, raised the Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei (Brunei) to the rank of Apostolic Vicariate with the same name and territory. At the same time the Pope appointed first Apostolic Vicar of Brunei Reverend Cornelius Sim, until now Apostolic Prefect of di Brunei, assigning to him the titular See of Puzia di Numidia. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 20/10/2004; Righe 5; Parole 69)


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