Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao (Latin: Alindaöen(sis)) is a diocese in Alindao in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.

Diocese of Alindao

Dioecesis Alindaöensis
Location
Country Central African Republic
MetropolitanBangui
Statistics
Area18,475 km2 (7,133 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)

162,000
39,214 (24%)
Information
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
CathedralCathédrale Sacré-Coeur, Alindao
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopCyr-Nestor Yapaupa
Bishops emeritusPeter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp.

History

  • December 18, 2004: Established as Diocese of Alindao from the Diocese of Bangassou

Special churches

The cathedral is the Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur in Alindao.

Bishops

  • Bishops of Alindao (Latin Church)
    • Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp. (December 18, 2004 – March 19, 2014)
    • Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (March 19, 2014–present)
  • Coadjutor bishop
    • Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (2012–2014)

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic


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