Roman Catholic Diocese of Moundou

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Moundou (Latin: Munduen(sis)) is a diocese in Moundou in the Ecclesiastical province of N'Djamena in Chad.

History

• May 17, 1951: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Moundou from the Apostolic Prefecture of Fort-Lamy and Apostolic Prefecture of Garoua in Cameroon
• February 19, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Moundou

Special churches

The Cathedral is Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur in Moundou.

Leadership

• Bishops of Moundou (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Joachim Kouraleyo Tarounga (since 2004.06.03)
  • Archbishop Matthias N’Gartéri Mayadi (1990.06.11 – 2003.07.31)
  • Bishop Gabriel (Régis) Balet, O.F.M. Cap. (1985.03.09 – 1989.09.18)
  • Bishop Joseph Marie Régis Belzile, O.F.M. Cap. (1974.12.19 – 1985.03.09)
  • Bishop Samuel Gaumain, O.F.M. Cap. (1959.12.19 – 1974.12.19)
• Prefects Apostolic of Moundou (Roman rite)
  • Fr. Clément Sirgue, O.F.M. Cap. (1952 – 1959)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Chad

Sources

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 8°33′45″N 16°04′12″E / 8.5624°N 16.0699°E / 8.5624; 16.0699