Roman Catholic Diocese of Agboville

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Diocese of Agboville

Dioecesis Agbovillensis
Location
Country Côte d'Ivoire
MetropolitanAbidjan
Statistics
Area11,301 km2 (4,363 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2006)
800,256
400,000 (50.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
Bishop

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Agboville (Latin: Agbovillen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Agboville in the Ecclesiastical province of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire.

History[]

  • October 14, 2006: Established as Diocese of Agboville from the Diocese of Yopougon

Special churches[]

The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sainte-Jean-Marie-Vianney in Agboville.

Leadership[]

  • Bishops of Agboville (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Alexis Touably Youlo (since 2006.10.14)

See also[]

Sources[]

Coordinates: 5°56′N 4°13′W / 5.933°N 4.217°W / 5.933; -4.217


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