Apostolic Prefecture of Placentia
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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 alamagated town on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador.
- 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.
