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