Roman Catholic Diocese of Bata
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bata (Latin: Bataën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bata in the Ecclesiastical province of Malabo in Equatorial Guinea.
History
- August 9, 1965: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Río Muni from the Apostolic Vicariate of Fernando Poo
- May 3, 1966: Promoted as Diocese of Bata
Leadership
- Bishops of Bata (Roman rite)
- Bishop Juan Matogo Oyana, C.M.F. (since 2002.05.11)
- Bishop Anacleto Sima Ngua (1982.11.19 – 2002.05.11)
- Archbishop Rafael María Nze Abuy, C.M.F. (1980.06.26 – 1982.10.21)
- Archbishop Rafael María Nze Abuy, C.M.F. (1966.05.03 – 1974.05.09)
- Vicars Apostolic of Río Muni (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Rafael María Nze Abuy, C.M.F. (1965.08.09 – 1966.05.03)
See also
Source
Coordinates: 1°52′01″N 9°46′10″E / 1.8670°N 9.7694°E
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