Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo {Latin: Portus Novi} is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

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[edit] History

  • April 5, 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah
  • September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo

[edit] Special Churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo.

[edit] Leadership

  • Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite)
    • Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M. (since 2007.01.03)
    • Archbishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton (2000.01.29 – 2005.03.05)
    • Bishop Vincent Mensah (1970.09.21 – 2000.01.29)
    • Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A. (1958.07.06 – 1969.01.01)

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