Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola {Latin:Katiolaën(sis)} is a Roman Catholic diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire.

Contents 1 History 2 Special churches 3 Leadership 4 Source

[edit] History

• May 15, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Katiola from the Apostolic Prefecture of Korhogo
• September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Katiola

[edit] Special churches

The seat of the bishop is the Cathédrale Jeanne d’Arc in Katiola.

[edit] Leadership

• Bishops of Katiola
  • Bishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (since 2004.03.19)
  • Archbishop Marie-Daniel Dadiet (2002.10.10 – 2004.05.12)
  • Bishop Jean-Marie Kélétigui (1977.07.07 – 2002.10.10)
  • Bishop Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (1955.09.14 – 1977.07.07)
• Vicars Apostolic of Katiola (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (1952.05.15 – 1955.09.14)

[edit] Source

• Giga-Catholic Information