Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola (Latin: Katiolaën(sis)) is a Roman Catholic diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire.

History

• May 15, 1952: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Katiola from the Apostolic Prefecture of Korhogo
• September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Katiola

Special churches

The seat of the bishop is the Cathédrale Jeanne d’Arc in Katiola.

Leadership

• Bishops of Katiola
  • Bishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (since 2004.03.19)
  • Archbishop Marie-Daniel Dadiet (2002.10.10 – 2004.05.12)
  • Bishop Jean-Marie Kélétigui (1977.07.07 – 2002.10.10)
  • Bishop Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (1955.09.14 – 1977.07.07)
• Vicars Apostolic of Katiola (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (1952.05.15 – 1955.09.14)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire
• List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire

Sources

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 8°8′N 5°6′W / 8.133°N 5.100°W / 8.133; -5.100