The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa (Latin: Bossangoën(sis)) is a diocese in Bossangoa in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.

History

  • February 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese of Berbérati
  • January 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa

Bishops

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia.
  • Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
    • Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, SMA (since May 14, 2012)
    • Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (April 3, 2004 – May 16, 2009)
    • Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (June 10, 1995 – July 26, 2003), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu
    • Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (April 22, 1978 – June 10, 1995)
    • Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (January 16, 1964 – April 22, 1978); see below
  • Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
    • Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (December 14, 1959 – January 16, 1964); see above

Coadjutor bishop

Auxiliary bishop

See also

Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic

Sources

6°29′12″N 17°26′50″E / 6.4868°N 17.4472°E / 6.4868; 17.4472



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