Roman Catholic Diocese of Morondava
| Diocese of Morondava Dioecesis Morondavensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Metropolitan | Toliara |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 46,620 km2 (18,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 460,200 41,620 (9.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, O.C.D. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Morondava (Latin: Morondaven(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Morondava in the Ecclesiastical province of Toliara in Madagascar.
History
- January 8, 1938: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Morondava from the Apostolic Vicariate of Fianarantsoa, Apostolic Vicariate of Majunga and Apostolic Vicariate of Tananarive
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Morondava
Leadership
- Bishops of Morondava (Roman rite)
- Bishop Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, O.C.D. (2010.02.26 - present)
- Bishop Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier, M.S. (1999.10.15 - 2010.02.26)
- Bishop Bernard Charles Ratsimamotoana, M.S. (1964.09.29 – 1998.08.08)
- Bishop Paul J. Girouard, M.S. (1955.09.14 – 1964.02.18)
- Prefects Apostolic of Morondava (Roman rite)
- Bishop Paul J. Girouard, M.S. (1954 – 1955.09.14)
- Fr. Stefano Garon, M.S. (1947.07.04 – 1954)
- Bishop Joseph-Paul Futy, M.S. (1938 – 1947.02.13)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 20°17′45″S 44°17′43″E / 20.29583°S 44.29528°E
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