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) | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Gabon |
| Metropolitan | Libreville |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 84,540 km2 (32,640 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 159,615 78,020 (48.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Jean-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
- Basile Mvé Engone, S.D.B. (1980-1982)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Gabon
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