Apostolic Vicariate of Gambella
The Apostolic Vicariate of Gambella is a Catholic missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction in the western part of Ethiopia.
It is exempt, i.e. immediately dependent upon the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province.
Its cathedral episcopal see is the St. Joseph Cathedral, in Gambela.
The Apostolic Vicariate of Gambella comprises all the Gambella Region and large part of Illubabor Zone in Oromia Region.History
On 16 November 2000 it was established as Apostolic prefecture of Gambella, on territory split-off from the Apostolic Prefecture of Jimma–Bonga, the only other one in Ethiopia observing the Roman rite.
On 5 December 2009 it was promoted an apostolic vicariate, since entitled to a titular bishop.Ordinaries
;Apostolic Prefect of Gambella
;Apostolic Vicars of Gambella
