Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa (Latin: Bossangoën(sis)) is a diocese in Bossangoa in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.
History
- February 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese of Berbérati
- January 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa
Bishops
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order
Mgr Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia.
- Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, S.M.A. (since 2012.05.14)
- Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (2004.04.03 - 2009.05.16)
- Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (1995.06.10 – 2003.07.26), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu
- Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1978.04.22 – 1995.06.10)
- Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1964.01.16 – 1978.04.22); see below
- Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
- Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1959.12.14 – 1964.01.16); see above
Coadjutor bishop
- Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1975-1978)
Auxiliary bishop
- Edouard Mathos (1987-1991), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Bangui
See also
Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic
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