Roman Catholic Diocese of Abengourou
| Diocese of Abengourou Dioecesis Abenguruensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Côte d'Ivoire |
| Metropolitan | Bouaké |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 18,214 km2 (7,032 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 600,500 295,000 (49.1%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Abengourou (Latin: Abenguruen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Abengourou in the Ecclesiastical province of Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire.
History
- September 13, 1963: Established as Diocese of Abengourou from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abidjan, Diocese of Bouaké and Diocese of Katiola
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sainte Thérèse de l’enfant Jésus in Abengourou.
Leadership
- Bishops of Abengourou (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi (since 2003.11.21)
- Bishop Bruno Kouamé (1981.03.26 – 2003.11.21)
- Bishop Laurent Yapi (1979.01.12 – 1980.08.17)
- Bishop Eugène Abissa Kwaku (1963.09.13 – 1978.08.10)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 6°44′N 3°29′W / 6.733°N 3.483°W
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