The Apostolic Vicariate of England (and Wales) | |
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Location | |
Country | England and Wales |
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Denomination | Catholic Church |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Established | 1623 |
Dissolved | 30 January 1688 |
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The Apostolic Vicariate of England (and Wales) was an ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales. It was led by a vicar apostolic (or apostolic vicar) who was a titular bishop. The apostolic vicariate was created in 1623 and was divided into four districts in 1688.