Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola (Latin: Katiolaën(sis)) is a Roman Catholic diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire.
History
- May 15, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Katiola from the Apostolic Prefecture of Korhogo
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Katiola
Special churches
The seat of the bishop is the Cathédrale Jeanne d’Arc in Katiola.
Leadership
- Bishops of Katiola
- Bishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (since 2004.03.19)
- Archbishop Marie-Daniel Dadiet (2002.10.10 – 2004.05.12)
- Bishop Jean-Marie Kélétigui (1977.07.07 – 2002.10.10)
- Bishop Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (1955.09.14 – 1977.07.07)
- Vicars Apostolic of Katiola (Roman rite)
- Bishop Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (1952.05.15 – 1955.09.14)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 8°8′N 5°6′W / 8.133°N 5.100°W
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