Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Gentil
| Diocese of Port-Gentil Portus Gentil(is) | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Gabon |
| Metropolitan | Libreville |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 22,850 km2 (8,820 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 126,223 70,500 (55.9%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | sede vacante (vacant see); Bishop Mathieu Madega Lebouankehan, transferred to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mouila, is serving as Apostolic Administrator[1] |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Gentil (Latin: Portus Gentil(is)) is a diocese located in the city of Port-Gentil in the Ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.
History
- March 19, 2003: Established as Diocese of Port-Gentil from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Libreville
Leadership
- Bishops of Port-Gentil (Roman rite)
- Bishop Mathieu Madega Lebouankehan (March 19, 2003 - January 19, 2013); transferred to be Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mouila and serving as Apostolic Administrator of Port-Gentil