Papuasia, Oceania, vicariate apostolic of
Papuasia, Oceania, vicariate apostolic of
Comprised the British possessions in Papua (New Guinea), and in Torres Strait; entrusted to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. The priests, nuns and brothers minister in 8 different languages from 10 central stations, and 79 secqndary stations, to about 34,000 scattered in 504 villages.