Roman Catholic Diocese of Gamboma
| Diocese of Gamboma Dioecesis Gambomensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Ecclesiastical province | Brazzaville |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 38,400 km2 (14,800 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2013) 193,000 110,000 (57%) |
| Parishes | 7 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 22 February 2013 (2 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathédrale Saint-Pie-X |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Urbain Ngassongo |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gamboma (Latin: Dioecesis Gambomensis) is a Catholic diocese located in the town of Gamboma in the Ecclesiastical province of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo.
History
On 22 February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI established the Diocese of Gamboma from the Diocese of Owando.[1][2]
Ordinaries
- Urbain Ngassongo (2013–present)
References
- ↑ "Diocese of Gamboma". catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ "Diocese of Gamboma". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
Coordinates: 2°04′38″S 14°41′09″E / 2.07722°S 14.68583°E
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