Roman Catholic Diocese of Gbarnga

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gbarnga (Latin: Gbarngan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gbarnga in the Ecclesiastical province of Monrovia in Liberia.

Diocese of Gbarnga

Dioecesis Gbarnganus
Location
Country Liberia
MetropolitanMonrovia
Statistics
Area34,100 km2 (13,200 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
970,000
14,300 (1.5%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAnthony Fallah Borwah

History

  • November 17, 1986: Established as Diocese of Gbarnga from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Monrovia

Leadership

  • Bishops of Gbarnga (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Benedict Dotu Sekey (1986.11.17 – 2000.12.13)
    • Bishop Lewis Jerome Zeigler (2002.05.30 — 2009.07.11), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Monrovia
    • Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah (since March 21, 2011)
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See also

  • Catholic Church in Liberia

Sources



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