Delegation to Eastern Africa

Historical Details

• Delegation to Eastern Africa
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Delegation
  • Split: 23 September 1960
  • Diplomatic Post
  • Country: Kenya
  • Description: Sudan, Kenya et Zanzibar, Uganda, Tanganiza, North-Rhodesia, Nyassaland, Somalie Francaise et Seychelles

• Delegation to Africa for the Missions
  • Latin Name: Missiones Africae
  • Established: 11 January 1930
  • Diplomatic Post
  • Country: Kenya

• Delegation to British Eastern and Western Africa
  • Latin Name: Africa Orientali et Occidentali Britannica
  • Name Changed: 2 January 1947
  • Diplomatic Post
  • Country: Kenya

Past Ordinaries

• Arthur Hinsley † (9 Jan 1930 Appointed - 25 Mar 1934 Resigned)
• Antonio Riberi † (24 Sep 1934 Appointed - 1939 Appointed, Official of the Secretariat of State)
• David James Mathew † (20 Feb 1946 Appointed - 16 Apr 1954 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of Great Britain, Military)
• Guido Del Mestri † (3 Oct 1959 Appointed - 9 Sep 1967 Appointed, Apostolic Delegate to México)

Historical Summary

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Guido Del Mestri † (Apostolic Delegate: 3 Oct 1959 to 9 Sep 1967)
• Arthur Hinsley † (Apostolic Delegate: 9 Jan 1930 to 25 Mar 1934)
• David James Mathew † (Apostolic Delegate: 20 Feb 1946 to 16 Apr 1954)
• Antonio Riberi † (Apostolic Delegate: 24 Sep 1934 to 1939)

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