Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei
The Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei Darussalam (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Bruneiensis) is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction covering the territory of Brunei and headed by an apostolic vicar. The first apostolic vicar was Cornelius Sim, who was created a cardinal in 2020 and died in May 2021.
Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei Apostolicus Vicariatus Bruneiensis Vikariat Kerasulan Brunei | |
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The Vicariate Logo | |
| Location | |
| Country | Brunei |
| Ecclesiastical province | Immediate subject to Holy See |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 5,800 km2 (2,200 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2010) 398,000 21,000 |
| Parishes | 3 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 21 November 1997 (as Apostolic Prefecture of Brunei) 20 October 2004 (as Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei) |
| Cathedral | Our Lady of the Assumption |
| Secular priests | 3 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Apostolic Vicar | sede vacante |
| Apostolic Administrator | Robert Leong |
| Website | |
| Website of the Apostolic Vicariate | |
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