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Bishop Merhakristos Gobezayehu Getachew Yilm of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia during his consecration on February 9. Credit: Catholic Bishop's Conference of Ethiopia Facebook page

Pastoral Agents in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate Lauded for Commitment to Evangelization amid Harsh Conditions

Mar 20, 2025

The new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia has commended the Priests and Religious in the Episcopal See for their commitment to evangelization despite the numerous challenges they facing.

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Episcopal Consecration of Apostolic Vicar for Ethiopia’s Awasa Vicariate “auspicious, reason for our joy”: Predecessor

Feb 14, 2025

The Episcopal Consecration of the new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia was an “auspicious” event worth celebrating with joy, the former Apostolic Administrator of the Horn of Africa Vicariate has said. 

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Holy Door to Remain Open in Two Parishes in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate During Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year

Dec 29, 2024

The leadership of Ethiopia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa has announced that the Holy Door will remain open throughout the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year in two places of worship, the Cathedral Parish, and the Parish church of Dilla.

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Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Appeals for Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Abducted Priest

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