Profile of Humbo Deanery

Introduction Humbo Deanery is a significant ecclesiastical division within the Vicariate of Soddo, Ethiopia. It consists of three parishes and one pastoral zone, each dedicated to the spiritual growth and pastoral care of the local Catholic community. The deanery is committed to evangelization, religious education, and community development, playing a crucial role in strengthening faith among its members.

Role of the Deanery Humbo Deanery plays a crucial role in promoting the Catholic faith through religious education, spiritual formation, and pastoral services. The parishes and pastoral zone under its jurisdiction serve as centers of worship, providing liturgical celebrations, catechism classes, and community outreach programs to support the faithful.

The deanery also focuses on evangelization and community development, ensuring that the Gospel message reaches even the most remote areas. The dedicated catechists and clergy play a fundamental role in fostering faith formation, promoting social values, and strengthening the unity of the Catholic community.

As an essential part of the Vicariate of Soddo, Humbo Deanery continues to uphold the Catholic Church’s mission by guiding and supporting the local faithful. With its network of parishes and the Abala Faracho Pastoral Zone, the deanery is dedicated to the spiritual and social well-being of the communities it serves. Through continued commitment to faith and service, Humbo Deanery remains a significant pillar in the spiritual development of the region.

Parishes and Pastoral Zone Humbo Deanery comprises the following three parishes and one pastoral zone:

Humbo Parish

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

Bughé Parish

  • No zonal chapels
  • 10 village chapels
  • 9 main catechists
  • 5 assistant catechists

Arbaminch Parish

  • No zonal chapels
  • 3 village chapels
  • 1 main catechist
  • No assistant catechists

Abala Faracho Pastoral Zone

  • No zonal chapels
  • 10 village chapels
  • 10 main catechists
  • 3 assistant catechists

Parishes and Pastoral Zone Under Humbo Deanery 

Humbo

  • 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: 

Abala Faracho

  • 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-Genet

  • Parish Name: St Joseph Parish
  • Patron Saint: St Joseph
  • Parish Priest:  Rev Fr Fikadu Finta
  • Year Established: 1994
  • Parish Address & Location: Soddo Zuria, Wolaita, Ethiopia
  • Contact Information: Email: fekadufinta@gmail.com, Phone: +251913870326
  • Number of Catholics: 

Arbaminch

  • 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: