Roman Catholic Diocese of Franceville
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Franceville (Latin: Francopolitan(us) in Gabone) is a diocese located in the city of Franceville in the Ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.
Diocese of Franceville Dioecesis Francopolitan(us) in Gabone | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Metropolitan | Libreville |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 61,927 km2 (23,910 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 287,045 82,150 (28.6%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
History
- October 5, 1974: Established as Diocese of Franceville from the Diocese of Mouila
Leadership
- Bishops of Franceville (Roman rite)
- Bishop Félicien-Patrice Makouaka (1974.10.05 – 1996.11.08)
- Bishop Timothée Modibo-Nzockena (1996.11.08 - 2017.11.04)
- Bishop Jean-Patrick Iba-Ba (2017.11.04 - 2020.03.12)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Gabon
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