Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem (Latin: Oyemen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Oyem in the Ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.

Diocese of Oyem

Dioecesis Oyemen(sis)
Location
CountryGabon
MetropolitanLibreville
Statistics
Area84,540 km2 (32,640 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
159,615
78,020 (48.9%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJean-Vincent Ondo Eyene

History

  • May 29, 1969: Established as Diocese of Oyem from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Libreville

Bishops

  • Bishops of Oyem (Roman rite)
    • Bishop François Ndong (1969.05.29 – 1982.08.23)
    • Bishop Basile Mvé Engone, S.D.B. (1982.08.23 – 1998.04.03), appointed Archbishop of Libreville
    • Bishop Jean-Vincent Ondo Eyene (since 2000.02.17)

Coadjutor Bishop

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See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Gabon

Sources



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