Roman Catholic Diocese of Atakpamé
| Diocese of Atakpamé Dioecesis Atakpamensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Togo |
| Metropolitan | Lomé |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 13,453 km2 (5,194 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 699,540 257,168 (36.8%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Atakpamé (Latin: Atakpamen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Atakpamé in the Ecclesiastical province of Lomé in Togo.
History
- 29 September 1964: Established as Diocese of Atakpamé from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lomé
Leadership
- Bishops of Atakpamé (Roman rite)
- Bishop Julien Mawule Kouto (18 October 1993 – 1 March 2006)
- Archbishop Philippe Fanoko Kossi Kpodzro (10 April 1976 – 17 December 1992)
- Bishop Bernard Oguki-Atakpah (29 September 1964 – 1976)
See also
References
Coordinates: 7°31′16″N 1°08′20″E / 7.5211°N 1.1390°E
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