Roman Catholic Diocese of Kpalimé
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Country: | Togo |
Metropolitan: | Lomé |
Rite: | Latin Rite |
Area: | 6,447 km² |
Population: Total: Catholics: |
715,650 (2004) 295,420 (41.3%) |
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Bishop: | Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kpalimé {Latin: Kpalimen(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Kpalimé in the Ecclesiastical province of Lomé in Togo.
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[edit] History
- July 1, 1994: Established as Diocese of Kpalimé from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lomé
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Esprit in Kpalimé.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Kpalimé (Roman rite)
- Bishop Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou (since July 4, 2001)
- Bishop Pierre Koffi Seshie (July 1, 1994 – April 25, 2000)