The Apostolic Prefecture of Placentia was a short-lived (1870–91) Catholic pre-diocesan jurisdiction in Newfoundland.
It was named after its see, Placentia, an amalgamated town on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador.
History Established on 16 September 1870 as Apostolic Prefecture of Placentia / Placentia (Latin), on territories split off from the then Archdiocese of St. John's (which it was held in personal union with) and Diocese of Harbour Grace. Suppressed in 1891, its territory being reassigned to the above St. John's, Newfoundland, which it in effect merged (back) into.
Ordinary Its only episcopal leader was : Thomas James (born Ireland) (1870.05.09 – see suppressed 1891), also Bishop of St. John's, Newfoundland (1870.05.08 – death 1893.12.04).
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