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Roman Catholic Diocese of Moundou

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Moundou (Latin: Munduen(sis)) is a diocese in Moundou in the Ecclesiastical province of N'Djamena in Chad.

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History

  • May 17, 1951: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Moundou from the Apostolic Prefecture of Fort-Lamy and Apostolic Prefecture of Garoua in Cameroon
  • February 19, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Moundou

    • Special churches

    The Cathedral is Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur in Moundou.

    Leadership

  • Bishops of Moundou (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Joachim Kouraleyo Tarounga (since 2004.06.03)
  • Archbishop Matthias N’Gartéri Mayadi (1990.06.11 – 2003.07.31)
  • Bishop Gabriel (Régis) Balet, O.F.M. Cap. (1985.03.09 – 1989.09.18)
  • Bishop Joseph Marie Régis Belzile, O.F.M. Cap. (1974.12.19 – 1985.03.09)
  • Bishop Samuel Gaumain, O.F.M. Cap. (1959.12.19 – 1974.12.19)
  • Prefects Apostolic of Moundou (Roman rite)
  • Fr. Clément Sirgue, O.F.M. Cap. (1952 – 1959)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Moundou Wikipedia
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