Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.
History[]
- April 5, 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo
Special churches[]
The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo.
Leadership[]
- Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M. (2007.01.03 - 2012.10.17)
- Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton (2000.01.29 – 2005.03.05), appointed Archbishop of Cotonou
- Bishop Vincent Mensah (1970.09.21 – 2000.01.29)
- Bishop , S.M.A. (1958.07.06 – 1969.01.01)
See also[]
- Roman Catholicism in Benin
References[]
External links[]
- GCatholic.org [self-published]
Coordinates: 6°28′19″N 2°37′09″E / 6.47194°N 2.61917°E
Categories:
- Porto-Novo
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin
- Christian organizations established in 1954
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Cotonou
- Roman Catholic bishops of Porto Novo
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- Benin stubs