Roman Catholic Diocese of Mouila
| Diocese of Mouila Dioecesis Muilaën(sis) | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Gabon |
| Metropolitan | Libreville |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 59,035 km2 (22,794 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 115,800 46,200 (39.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Mathieu Madega Lebouakehan |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mouila (Latin: Muilaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Mouila in the Ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.
History
- December 11, 1958: Established as Diocese of Mouila from the Diocese of Libreville
Leadership
- Bishops of Mouila (Roman rite)
- Bishop Mathieu Madega Lebouakehan (2013.01.19 - present); transferred from Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Gentil[1]
- Bishop Dominique Bonnet, C.S.Sp. (1996.11.08 - 2013.01.19); resigned
- Bishop Cyriaque Siméon Obamba (1976.10.28 – 1992.04.22)
- Bishop Raymond-Marie-Joseph de La Moureyre, C.S.Sp. (1959.05.14 – 1976.10.28)
See also
Source
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