Apostolic Prefecture of French Colonies in India
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The Apostolic Prefecture of French Colonies in India (sometimes confusingly called 'of Pondicherry') was an exempt pre-diocesan jurisdiction for Latin Catholic missions in the colonial enclaves constituting French India.
History
In 1777 it was established as Apostolic Prefecture of French Colonies in India, not entitled to a titular bishop.
On 1886.09.01 it was suppressed, its territory being reasigned to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pondicherry.
Ordinaries
(all Roman Rite missionary priests from Europe, notably from Latin congregations)
Apostolic Prefects of French Colonies in India
- Sebastien de Nevers, Capuchin Franciscans (O.F.M. Cap.) (1776.09.28 – 1980.11.27)
- Donatus Aurelinensis, O.F.M. Cap. (1780.11.27 – 1786.09.11)
- Hilarius Pictaviensis, O.F.M. Cap. (1786.09.11 – 1788.11.24)
- Damasus d’Oleron, O.F.M. Cap. (1788.11.24 – ?)
- Benedictus di Monterotundo, O.F.M. Cap. (1792.02.21 – ?)
- Giovanni Norberto Calmels, Holy Ghost Fathers (C.S.Sp.) (1841? – ?)
- Brunic (1865? – ?)
