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Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa

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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.

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History

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

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, S.M.A. (since 2012.05.14)
  • Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (2004.04.03 - 2009.05.16)
  • Archbishop Paulin Pomodimo (1995.06.10 – 2003.07.26)
  • Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1978.04.22 – 1995.06.10)
  • Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1964.01.16 – 1978.04.22)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1959.12.14 – 1964.01.16)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa Wikipedia
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