Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Senegal |
| Metropolitan: | Dakar |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 7,339 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
562,000 (2004) 93,750 (16.7%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Maixent Coly |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor {Latin: Ziguinchoren(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Ziguinchor in the Ecclesiastical province of Dakar in Senegal.
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[edit] History
- April 25, 1939: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ziguinchor from Apostolic Vicariate of Dakar
- July 10, 1952: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ziguinchor
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Ziguinchor
[edit] Special churches
- The cathedral is Cathédrale Saint Antoine de Padoue in Ziguinchor.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
- Bishop Maixent Coly (since 1995.10.23)
- Bishop Augustin Sagna (1966.09.29 – 1995.10.23)
- Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (1955.09.14 – 1966.02.15)
- Vicars Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
- Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (1952.07.10 – 1955.09.14)
- Prefects Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
- Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (1947.06.13 – 1952.07.10)
- Fr. Giuseppe Fayec, C.S.Sp. (1939.05.31 – 1947)
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