Roman Catholic Diocese of Sarh

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

History

• December 22, 1961: Established as Diocese of Fort-Archambault from the Diocese of Fort-Lamy
• August 22, 1972: Renamed as Diocese of Sarh

Special churches

The Cathedral is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Sarh.

Leadership

• Bishops of Sarh (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Edmond Jitangar (since 1991.10.11)
  • Archbishop Matthias N’Gartéri Mayadi (1987.03.07 – 1990.06.11)
  • Bishop Henri Véniat, S.J. (1972.08.22 – 1987.03.07)
• Bishops of Fort-Archambault (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Henri Véniat, S.J. (1961.12.22 – 1972.08.22)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Chad

Sources

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 9°08′41″N 18°23′02″E / 9.1448°N 18.3840°E / 9.1448; 18.3840