Roman Catholic Diocese of Pala

Cathedral of Pala

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pala (Latin: Palaën(sis)) is a diocese in Pala in the Ecclesiastical province of N'Djamena in Chad.

History

• December 19, 1956: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Pala from the Diocese of Garoua in Cameroon
• 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Pala

Leadership

• Bishops of Pala (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Jean-Claude Bouchard, O.M.I. (since 1977.02.26)
  • Bishop Georges-Hilaire Dupont, O.M.I. (1964.01.16 – 1975.06.28)
• Prefects Apostolic of Pala (Roman rite)
  • Fr. Honoré Jouneaux, O.M.I. (1957–1964)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Chad

Sources

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 9°21′30″N 14°54′10″E / 9.3582°N 14.9027°E / 9.3582; 14.9027