Roman Catholic Diocese of Kolda

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kolda (Latin: Koldaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kolda in the Ecclesiastical province of Dakar in Senegal.

Diocese of Kolda

Dioecesis Koldaensis
Map of the Diocese of Kolda
Location
Country Senegal
MetropolitanDakar
Statistics
Area21,011 km2 (8,112 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
833,760
36,840 (4.4%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJean-Pierre Bassène

History

Special churches

  • The cathedral is Cathédrale Notre Dame des Victoires in Kolda.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Kolda (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Jean-Pierre Bassène (since December 22, 1999)

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Senegal

References


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