Roman Catholic Diocese of Sarh
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sarh (Latin: Sarhen(sis)) is a diocese in Sarh in the Ecclesiastical province of N'Djamena in Chad.
History[]
- December 22, 1961: Established as Diocese of Fort-Archambault from the Diocese of Fort-Lamy
- August 22, 1972: Renamed as Diocese of Sarh
Special churches[]
The cathedral is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Sarh.
Bishops[]
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order[]
Bishops of Sarh, below
- MCCJ (10 October 2018 – present)
- Edmond Jitangar (11 October 1991 – 20 August 2016), appointed Archbishop of N’Djaména
- Matthias N’Gartéri Mayadi (7 March 1987 – 11 June 1990), appointed Bishop of Moundou
- , S.J. (22 August 1972 – 7 March 1987); see below
Bishop of Fort-Archambault, below
- Henri Véniat, S.J. (22 December 1961 – 22 August 1972); see above
Auxiliary bishop[]
- Matthias N’Gartéri Mayadi (1985-1987), appointed Bishop here
See also[]
Roman Catholicism in Chad
Sources[]
Coordinates: 9°08′41″N 18°23′02″E / 9.1448°N 18.3840°E
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Chad
- Christian organizations established in 1961
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- 1961 establishments in Chad
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of N'Djaména
- Roman Catholic bishops of Sarh
- Chad stubs