Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokossa

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokossa (Latin: Dioecesis Lokossaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Lokossa in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

History

  • March 11, 1968: Established as Diocese of Lokossa from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou

Bishops

  • Bishops of Lokossa (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
    • Bishop Victor Agbanou (since 2000.07.05)
    • Bishop Robert Sastre (1972.03.02 – 2000.01.16)
    • Bishop Christophe Adimou (1968.03.11 – 1971.06.28), appointed Archbishop of Cotonou
  • Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
    • Paul Kouassivi Vieira, appointed Bishop of Djougou in 1995
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See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Benin

References



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