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Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo

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4,545 km²

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.

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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)
  • Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M. (2007.01.03 - 2012.10.17)
  • Archbishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton (2000.01.29 – 2005.03.05)
  • Bishop Vincent Mensah (1970.09.21 – 2000.01.29)
  • Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A. (1958.07.06 – 1969.01.01)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo Wikipedia
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