Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou

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

History

• June 14, 1954: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bangassou from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bangui
• February 10, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bangassou

Leadership

• Bishops of Bangassou (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Juan-José Aguirre Muñoz, M.C.C.I. (since 2000.12.21)
  • Bishop Antoine Marie Maanicus, C.S.Sp. (1964.02.10 – 2000.12.21)
• Prefects Apostolic of Bangassou (Roman rite)
  • Fr. Martin Bodewes, C.S.Sp. (1955 – 1964)

See also

Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic

Source

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 4°44′41″N 22°49′12″E / 4.7447°N 22.8200°E / 4.7447; 22.8200