Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga
| Diocese of Mahajanga Dioecesis Mahagianganus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Metropolitan | Antsiranana |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 71,900 km2 (27,800 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 992,794 142,447 (14.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Roger Victor Rokotondrajao |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga (Latin: Mahagiangan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Mahajanga in the Ecclesiastical province of Antsiranana in Madagascar.
History
- March 15, 1923: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Majunga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Diégo-Suarez
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Majunga
- October 28, 1989: Renamed as Diocese of Mahajanga
Leadership
- Bishops of Mahajanga (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Ignace Randrianasolo (1999.06.03 - 2010.02.02)
- Archbishop Michel Malo, Ist. del Prado (1996.03.29 – 1998.11.28)
- Cardinal Armand Gaétan Razafindratandra (1989.10.28 – 1994.02.03)
- Bishops of Majunga (Roman rite)
- Cardinal Armand Gaétan Razafindratandra (1978.04.27 – 1989.10.28)
- Bishop Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1955.09.14 – 1978.04.27)
- Vicars Apostolic of Majunga (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1954.02.22 – 1955.09.14)
- Bishop Jean Batiot, C.S.Sp. (1947.02.13 – 1953.08.31)
- Archbishop Jean Wolff, C.S.Sp. (1941.07.08 – 1947.02.13)
- Bishop Paul-Auguste-Marie Pichot, C.S.Sp. (1923.03.16 – 1940.05.10)
See also
Source
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