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Roman Catholic Diocese of Franceville

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Country
  
Gabon

Rite
  
Latin Rite

Bishop
  
Vacant

Metropolitan
  
Libreville

Pope
  
Francis

Area
  
61,927 km²

Population - Total - Catholics
  
(as of 2004) 287,045 82,150 (28.6%)

Ecclesiastical province
  
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Libreville

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Franceville (Latin: Francopolitan(us) in Gabone) is a diocese located in the city of Franceville in the Ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.

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History

  • October 5, 1974: Established as Diocese of Franceville from the Diocese of Mouila

    • Leadership

  • Bishops of Franceville (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Timothée Modibo-Nzockena (since 1996.11.08)
  • Bishop Félicien-Patrice Makouaka (1974.10.05 – 1996.11.08)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Franceville Wikipedia
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