Boditti Deanery: History and Profile

Introduction Boditti Deanery is one of the key ecclesiastical divisions within the Catholic Church in the Vicariate of Soddo, Ethiopia. It serves as a center of faith and community engagement, bringing together six parishes that play a vital role in evangelization, catechesis, and pastoral care. The deanery is known for its extensive network of chapels and catechists who are dedicated to spreading the Gospel and serving the faithful in both urban and rural communities.

Role of the Deanery Boditti Deanery serves as a crucial spiritual and administrative hub, ensuring effective coordination among its parishes. The deanery oversees the pastoral mission, catechetical programs, sacramental celebrations, and social outreach initiatives in the region.

The catechists, both main and assistant, play a significant role in religious instruction, guiding the faithful in their spiritual growth, and maintaining active participation in the Church's mission.

Conclusion With its rich network of chapels and committed catechists, Boditti Deanery continues to be a beacon of faith and service in the region. Through its structured pastoral approach and unwavering dedication to evangelization, it plays a fundamental role in strengthening the Catholic community and nurturing spiritual growth among its members.

Parishes and Their Structure Boditti Deanery consists of the following six parishes:

Boditti Parish

  • 8 zonal chapels
  • 30 village chapels
  • 60 main catechists
  • 60 assistant catechists

Mokonissa Parish

  • 2 zonal chapels
  • 12 village chapels
  • 12 main catechists
  • 11 assistant catechists

Bughe St Joseph Parish

  • 3 zonal chapels
  • 11 village chapels
  • 11 main catechists
  • 11 assistant catechists

Shanto Parish

  • 4 zonal chapels
  • 19 village chapels
  • 19 main catechists
  • 19 assistant catechists

Offa St Anthony of Padua Parish

  • 2 zonal chapels
  • 6 village chapels
  • 6 main catechists
  • 6 assistant catechists

Lera Parish

  • 3 zonal chapels
  • 9 village chapels
  • 9 main catechists
  • 9 assistant catechists

Parishes and Pastoral Zone Under Boditti Deanery 

Boditti

  • Parish Name: Soddo Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • Patron Saint:
  • Parish Priest:  Abba Matthew's
  • Year Established: 
  • Parish Address & Location: Soddo, Wolaita, Ethiopia
  • Contact Information: 
  • Number of Catholics: 

Mokonissa

  • Parish Name: Soddo Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • Patron Saint:
  • Parish Priest:  Abba Matthew's
  • Year Established: 
  • Parish Address & Location: Soddo, Wolaita, Ethiopia
  • Contact Information: 
  • Number of Catholics: 

Bughe

  • Parish Name: Bughe St Joseph Parish
  • Patron Saint: St Joseph Parish
  • Parish Priest:  Rev Fr Tesfaye Tawule Hanjala
  • Year Established: 1980
  • Parish Address & Location: Damote Galle, Woliata, Ethiopia
  • Contact Information: Email: tesfayetawule@yahoo.com Phone: +251913398579
  • Number of Catholics: 4850

Shanto

  • Parish Name: ቅዱስ ገብርኤል ቁምስና
  • Patron Saint:
  • Parish Priest:  Abba Matthew's
  • Year Established: 
  • Parish Address & Location: Soddo, Wolaita, Ethiopia
  • Contact Information: 
  • Number of Catholics: 

Offa St Anthony of Padua Parish

  • Parish Name: St Anthony of Padua Parish
  • Patron Saint: St Anthony of Padua
  • Parish Priest:  Rev Fr Sileshi Donne Asale
  • Year Established: 2004
  • Parish Address & Location: Damot Galle, Woliata, Ethiopia
  • Contact Information: Email: sileshidone951@gmail.com Phone: +251936374684 
  • Number of Catholics: 4000

Lera

  • Parish Name: Soddo Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • Patron Saint:
  • Parish Priest:  Abba Matthew's
  • Year Established: 
  • Parish Address & Location: Soddo, Wolaita, Ethiopia
  • Contact Information: 
  • Number of Catholics: