Roman Catholic Diocese of Agboville
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Agboville (Latin: Agbovillen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Agboville in the Ecclesiastical province of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire.
Diocese of Agboville Dioecesis Agbovillensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Metropolitan | Abidjan |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 11,301 km2 (4,363 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2006) 800,256 400,000 (50.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Alexis Touably Youlo |
History
- October 14, 2006: Established as Diocese of Agboville from the Diocese of Yopougon
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sainte-Jean-Marie-Vianney in Agboville.
Leadership
- Bishops of Agboville (Roman rite)
- Bishop Alexis Touably Youlo (since 2006.10.14)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire
- List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire
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