Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa (Latin: Bossangoën(sis)) is a diocese in Bossangoa in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.

History[]

• February 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese of Berbérati
• January 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa

Bishops[]

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order[]

Mgr Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia.

• Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
  • Bishop , S.M.A. (since 2012.05.14)
  • Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (2004.04.03 - 2009.05.16)
  • Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (1995.06.10 – 2003.07.26), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu
  • Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1978.04.22 – 1995.06.10)
  • Bishop , O.F.M. Cap. (1964.01.16 – 1978.04.22); see below
• Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
  • Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1959.12.14 – 1964.01.16); see above

Coadjutor bishop[]

• Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1975-1978)

Auxiliary bishop[]

• Edouard Mathos (1987-1991), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Bangui

See also[]

Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic

Sources[]

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 6°29′12″N 17°26′50″E / 6.4868°N 17.4472°E / 6.4868; 17.4472

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