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

Auxiliary bishop
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See also

Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic

Sources



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