Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe

The Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe (in Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Bontocensis-Lagavensis) is a Roman Catholic suffragan diocese of Nueva Segovia, Philippines. As an apostolic vicariate, Bontoc-Lagawe is directly under the jurisdiction of the Pope who exercises authority through the bishop-in-charge known as the Vicar Apostolic. On 6 May 2015, Pope Francis appointed Valentin Dimoc as its fifth bishop, after the vicariate was without bishop for three years.

Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe

The Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe (in Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Bontocensis-Lagavensis) is a Roman Catholic suffragan diocese of Nueva Segovia, Philippines. As an apostolic vicariate, Bontoc-Lagawe is directly under the jurisdiction of the Pope who exercises authority through the bishop-in-charge known as the Vicar Apostolic. On 6 May 2015, Pope Francis appointed Valentin Dimoc as its fifth bishop, after the vicariate was without bishop for three years.