Roman Catholicism in Eritrea - Eparchies

Eparchies

There are four territorial jurisdictions in the country, known as eparchies.

• The most important (and the original since 1930) is the Archeparchy of Asmara. Cathedral: St. Joseph.
• The Eparchy of Keren is the most important as percentage of total Eritrean population (nearly 12%). Cathedral: St. Michael.
• The Eparchy of Barentu has been created in 1995 and covers the northwest of the country.
• The Eparchy of Segeneiti has been created in 2012 and covers the south of the country. Cathedral: St. Michael.