Catholic Church In Benin

picture info	Catholic Church In Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten dioceses and archdioceses. There are 440 priests and 900 men and women in religious orders. Description The Catholic Church in Benin gave one of its most esteemed bishops, Archbishop Bernardin Gantin of Cotonou, to the Roman Curia as Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Bishops and as Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He worked closely and was a personal friend of both Pope John Paul II, who brought him to Rome, and Benedict XVI, who spoke of him when he visited his tomb in Ouidah, Benin in November 2011, as part of a visit to that country. Archbishop Mark Miles has been designated Archbishop of Benin and Togo. Within Benin the hierarchy consists of: Cotonou Abomey Dassa-Zoumé Lokossa Porto Novo Parakou D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Archdiocese Of Cotonou The Archdiocese of Cotonou ( la, Archidioecesis Cotonuensis) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 1883.06.26: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Dahomey from the Apostolic Vicariate of Benin Coast, Nigeria * 1901.05.25: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Dahomey * 1948.05.13: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah * 1955.09.14: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Cathédrale Notre Dame in Cotonou . There is also a Minor Basilica at the Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception in Cotonou. Bishops Metropolitan Archbishops of Cotonou, in reverse chronological order Archbishop Antoine Ganye:since 2010.08.21; formerly Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dassa-Zoume, Benin Archbishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton:2005.03.05 - 2010.08.21 Archbishop Nestor Assogba:1999.10.29 – 2005.03.05 Archbishop Isidore de Souza:1990.12.27 – 1999.03.13 Archbishop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Catholic Church In Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten dioceses and archdioceses. There are 440 priests and 900 men and women in religious orders. Description The Catholic Church in Benin gave one of its most esteemed bishops, Archbishop Bernardin Gantin of Cotonou, to the Roman Curia as Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Bishops and as Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He worked closely and was a personal friend of both Pope John Paul II, who brought him to Rome, and Benedict XVI, who spoke of him when he visited his tomb in Ouidah, Benin in November 2011, as part of a visit to that country. Archbishop Mark Miles has been designated Archbishop of Benin and Togo. Within Benin the hierarchy consists of: Cotonou Abomey Dassa-Zoumé Lokossa Porto Novo Parakou D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Religion In Benin Religion in Benin is characterized by diversity and pluralism, with no particular religion constituting an absolute majority of the population. Christianity is the most widely professed religion, and substantial populations of Muslims and adherents of Traditional Faiths are also present in the country. According to the most recent 2013 census, the population of Benin is 27.7% Muslim, 25.5% Roman Catholic, 13.5% Protestant (which includes Celestial 6.7%, Methodist 3.4%, and other Protestant 3.4%), 11.6% Vodun, 9.5% of other Christian denominations, and 12.2% of others or none. There are Christians, Muslims, and adherents of African Traditional Religion throughout the country.International Religious Freedom Report 2007: Benin United States [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Catholic Church By Country The Catholic Church is "the Catholic Communion of Churches, both Roman and Eastern, or Oriental, that are in full communion with the Bishop of Rome (the pope)." The church is also known by members as the People of God, the Body of Christ, the "Temple of the Holy Spirit", among other names. According to Vatican II's , the "church has but one sole purpose–that the kingdom of God may come and the salvation of the human race may be accomplished." This communion of churches comprises the Latin Church (or the Roman or Western Church) as well as 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, canonically called ''sui juris'' churches, each led by either a patriarch or a major archbishop in full communion with the Bishop of Rome. Historically, these bodies separated from Eastern Christian communions, either to remain in or to return to full communion with the Catholic Church. Vatican II decree on Eastern Catholic Churches, however, explicitly recognizes Eastern Catholic communities as "true Churches" a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of N'Dali The Roman Catholic Diocese of N’Dali ( la, Dioecesis Ndaliensis) is a diocese located in the city of N’Dali in the Ecclesiastical province of Parakou in Benin. History * December 22, 1999: Established as Diocese of N’Dali from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Parakou Leadership * Bishop of N’Dali (Roman rite) ** Bishop Martin Adjou Moumouni (since 1999.12.22) See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten di ... References External links GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin Christian organizations established in 1999 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century N'Dali, Roman Catholic Diocese of 1999 establishments in Benin {{Benin-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Natitingou The Roman Catholic Diocese of Natitingou ( la, Dioecesis Natitinguensis) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church, located in the city of Natitingou in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * February 10, 1964: Established as Diocese of Natitingou from the Apostolic Prefecture of Parakou Leadership * Bishops of Natitingou (Latin Church) Bishop Patient Redois, S.M.A. (February 10, 1964 – November 11, 1983) Bishop Nicolas Okioh (November 11, 1983 – June 10, 1995) Bishop Pascal N’Koué (June 28, 1997 – June 14, 2011, elevated to Archbishop of Parakou) Bishop Antoine Sabi Bio (March 13, 2014–present) See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Natitingou Natitingou, informally referred to as Nati, is a city and commune in north western Benin and the capital of Atakora Department. The commune covers an area of 3045 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 104,010 people. Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kandi The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandi ( la, Dioecesis Kandina) is a diocese located in the city of Kandi in the Ecclesiastical province of Parakou in Benin. History * 19 December 1994: Established as Diocese of Kandi from the Diocese of Parakou Leadership * Bishops of Kandi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Clet Feliho: since 29 January 2000 Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton: 19 December 1994 – 29 January 2000, appointed Bishop of Porto Novo; future Archbishop of Cotonou See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten di ... References External links GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin Christian organizations established in 1994 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Djougou The Roman Catholic Diocese of Djougou ( la, Dioecesis Diuguensis) is a diocese located in the city of Djougou in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 10 June 1995: Established as Diocese of Djougou from the Diocese of Natitingou Leadership * Bishops of Djougou (Roman rite) Bishop Bernard de Clairvaux Toha Wontacien, O.S.F.S.: 12 February 2022 – Present Bishop Paul Kouassivi Vieira: 1 October 1995 – 21 March 2019 See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Djougou Djougou is the largest city in northwestern Benin. It is an important market town. The commune covers an area of 3,966 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 181,895 people. Djougou is home to a constituent monarchy. General infor ... Christian organizations established in 1995 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Djougou, Roman Catholic Diocese of Roman Catholic bishops of Djougou [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Archdiocese Of Parakou The Archdiocese of Parakou ( la, Archidioecesis Parakuensis) is the Metropolitan See for the ecclesiastical province of Parakou in Benin. History * 13 May 1948: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Parakou from the Apostolic Prefecture of Niamey, Niger * 10 February 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Parakou * 16 October 1997: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Parakou Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Cathédrale Saints Pierre et Paul in Parakou. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Parakou (Roman rite), below Archbishop Pascal N’Koué: 14 June 2011 – Present Archbishop Fidèle Agbatchi: 14 April 2004 – 4 November 2010, resigned ** Archbishop Nestor Assogba: 16 October 1997 – 29 October 1999, appointed Archbishop of Cotonou; ''see below'' * Bishop of Parakou (Roman rite), below Bishop Nestor Assogba: 10 April 1976 – 16 October 1997; ''see above'' Other priests of this diocese who became bishops ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Porto Novo The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo ( la, Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 5 April 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah * 14 September 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo Special churches The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo. Leadership * Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Aristide Gonsallo: 24 October 2015 - Present Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M.: 3 January 2007 – 17 October 2012 Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton: 29 January 2000 – 5 March 2005, appointed Archbishop of Cotonou Bishop Vincent Mensah: 21 September 1970 – 29 January 2000 ** Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A.: 6 July 1958 – 1 January 1969 See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Lokossa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokossa ( la, Dioecesis Lokossaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Lokossa in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 11 March 1968: Established as Diocese of Lokossa from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou Bishops * Bishops of Lokossa (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Victor Agbanou (since 5 July 2000) Bishop Robert Sastre (2 March 1972 – 16 January 2000) ** Bishop Christophe Adimou (11 March 1968 – 28 June 1971), appointed Archbishop of Cotonou * Other priest of this diocese who became bishop ** Paul Kouassivi Vieira, appointed Bishop of Djougou in 1995 See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Lokossa Lokossa is an arrondissement, commune, and the capital city of Mono Department in Benin. The name Lokossa translates into English as "underneath the iroko Iroko (also known as in Igbo language, '' in the Urhobo language of Southern Nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Catholic Church In Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten dioceses and archdioceses. There are 440 priests and 900 men and women in religious orders. Description The Catholic Church in Benin gave one of its most esteemed bishops, Archbishop Bernardin Gantin of Cotonou, to the Roman Curia as Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Bishops and as Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He worked closely and was a personal friend of both Pope John Paul II, who brought him to Rome, and Benedict XVI, who spoke of him when he visited his tomb in Ouidah, Benin in November 2011, as part of a visit to that country. Archbishop Mark Miles has been designated Archbishop of Benin and Togo. Within Benin the hierarchy consists of: Cotonou Abomey Dassa-Zoumé Lokossa Porto Novo Parakou D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Archdiocese Of Cotonou The Archdiocese of Cotonou ( la, Archidioecesis Cotonuensis) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 1883.06.26: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Dahomey from the Apostolic Vicariate of Benin Coast, Nigeria * 1901.05.25: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Dahomey * 1948.05.13: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah * 1955.09.14: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Cathédrale Notre Dame in Cotonou . There is also a Minor Basilica at the Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception in Cotonou. Bishops Metropolitan Archbishops of Cotonou, in reverse chronological order Archbishop Antoine Ganye:since 2010.08.21; formerly Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dassa-Zoume, Benin Archbishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton:2005.03.05 - 2010.08.21 Archbishop Nestor Assogba:1999.10.29 – 2005.03.05 Archbishop Isidore de Souza:1990.12.27 – 1999.03.13 Archbishop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Catholic Church In Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten dioceses and archdioceses. There are 440 priests and 900 men and women in religious orders. Description The Catholic Church in Benin gave one of its most esteemed bishops, Archbishop Bernardin Gantin of Cotonou, to the Roman Curia as Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Bishops and as Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals. He worked closely and was a personal friend of both Pope John Paul II, who brought him to Rome, and Benedict XVI, who spoke of him when he visited his tomb in Ouidah, Benin in November 2011, as part of a visit to that country. Archbishop Mark Miles has been designated Archbishop of Benin and Togo. Within Benin the hierarchy consists of: Cotonou Abomey Dassa-Zoumé Lokossa Porto Novo Parakou D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Religion In Benin Religion in Benin is characterized by diversity and pluralism, with no particular religion constituting an absolute majority of the population. Christianity is the most widely professed religion, and substantial populations of Muslims and adherents of Traditional Faiths are also present in the country. According to the most recent 2013 census, the population of Benin is 27.7% Muslim, 25.5% Roman Catholic, 13.5% Protestant (which includes Celestial 6.7%, Methodist 3.4%, and other Protestant 3.4%), 11.6% Vodun, 9.5% of other Christian denominations, and 12.2% of others or none. There are Christians, Muslims, and adherents of African Traditional Religion throughout the country.International Religious Freedom Report 2007: Benin United States [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Catholic Church By Country The Catholic Church is "the Catholic Communion of Churches, both Roman and Eastern, or Oriental, that are in full communion with the Bishop of Rome (the pope)." The church is also known by members as the People of God, the Body of Christ, the "Temple of the Holy Spirit", among other names. According to Vatican II's , the "church has but one sole purpose–that the kingdom of God may come and the salvation of the human race may be accomplished." This communion of churches comprises the Latin Church (or the Roman or Western Church) as well as 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, canonically called ''sui juris'' churches, each led by either a patriarch or a major archbishop in full communion with the Bishop of Rome. Historically, these bodies separated from Eastern Christian communions, either to remain in or to return to full communion with the Catholic Church. Vatican II decree on Eastern Catholic Churches, however, explicitly recognizes Eastern Catholic communities as "true Churches" a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of N'Dali The Roman Catholic Diocese of N’Dali ( la, Dioecesis Ndaliensis) is a diocese located in the city of N’Dali in the Ecclesiastical province of Parakou in Benin. History * December 22, 1999: Established as Diocese of N’Dali from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Parakou Leadership * Bishop of N’Dali (Roman rite) ** Bishop Martin Adjou Moumouni (since 1999.12.22) See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten di ... References External links GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin Christian organizations established in 1999 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century N'Dali, Roman Catholic Diocese of 1999 establishments in Benin {{Benin-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Natitingou The Roman Catholic Diocese of Natitingou ( la, Dioecesis Natitinguensis) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church, located in the city of Natitingou in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * February 10, 1964: Established as Diocese of Natitingou from the Apostolic Prefecture of Parakou Leadership * Bishops of Natitingou (Latin Church) Bishop Patient Redois, S.M.A. (February 10, 1964 – November 11, 1983) Bishop Nicolas Okioh (November 11, 1983 – June 10, 1995) Bishop Pascal N’Koué (June 28, 1997 – June 14, 2011, elevated to Archbishop of Parakou) Bishop Antoine Sabi Bio (March 13, 2014–present) See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Natitingou Natitingou, informally referred to as Nati, is a city and commune in north western Benin and the capital of Atakora Department. The commune covers an area of 3045 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 104,010 people. Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kandi The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandi ( la, Dioecesis Kandina) is a diocese located in the city of Kandi in the Ecclesiastical province of Parakou in Benin. History * 19 December 1994: Established as Diocese of Kandi from the Diocese of Parakou Leadership * Bishops of Kandi (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Clet Feliho: since 29 January 2000 Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton: 19 December 1994 – 29 January 2000, appointed Bishop of Porto Novo; future Archbishop of Cotonou See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin The Catholic Church in Benin is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are an estimated 1.5 million baptised Catholics in the Republic of Benin, or about 23% of the population, in ten di ... References External links GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin Christian organizations established in 1994 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Djougou The Roman Catholic Diocese of Djougou ( la, Dioecesis Diuguensis) is a diocese located in the city of Djougou in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 10 June 1995: Established as Diocese of Djougou from the Diocese of Natitingou Leadership * Bishops of Djougou (Roman rite) Bishop Bernard de Clairvaux Toha Wontacien, O.S.F.S.: 12 February 2022 – Present Bishop Paul Kouassivi Vieira: 1 October 1995 – 21 March 2019 See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Djougou Djougou is the largest city in northwestern Benin. It is an important market town. The commune covers an area of 3,966 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 181,895 people. Djougou is home to a constituent monarchy. General infor ... Christian organizations established in 1995 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century Djougou, Roman Catholic Diocese of Roman Catholic bishops of Djougou [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Archdiocese Of Parakou The Archdiocese of Parakou ( la, Archidioecesis Parakuensis) is the Metropolitan See for the ecclesiastical province of Parakou in Benin. History * 13 May 1948: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Parakou from the Apostolic Prefecture of Niamey, Niger * 10 February 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Parakou * 16 October 1997: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Parakou Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Cathédrale Saints Pierre et Paul in Parakou. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Parakou (Roman rite), below Archbishop Pascal N’Koué: 14 June 2011 – Present Archbishop Fidèle Agbatchi: 14 April 2004 – 4 November 2010, resigned ** Archbishop Nestor Assogba: 16 October 1997 – 29 October 1999, appointed Archbishop of Cotonou; ''see below'' * Bishop of Parakou (Roman rite), below Bishop Nestor Assogba: 10 April 1976 – 16 October 1997; ''see above'' Other priests of this diocese who became bishops ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Porto Novo The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo ( la, Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 5 April 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah * 14 September 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo Special churches The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo. Leadership * Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Aristide Gonsallo: 24 October 2015 - Present Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M.: 3 January 2007 – 17 October 2012 Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton: 29 January 2000 – 5 March 2005, appointed Archbishop of Cotonou Bishop Vincent Mensah: 21 September 1970 – 29 January 2000 ** Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A.: 6 July 1958 – 1 January 1969 See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Lokossa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokossa ( la, Dioecesis Lokossaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Lokossa in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. History * 11 March 1968: Established as Diocese of Lokossa from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou Bishops * Bishops of Lokossa (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order Bishop Victor Agbanou (since 5 July 2000) Bishop Robert Sastre (2 March 1972 – 16 January 2000) ** Bishop Christophe Adimou (11 March 1968 – 28 June 1971), appointed Archbishop of Cotonou * Other priest of this diocese who became bishop ** Paul Kouassivi Vieira, appointed Bishop of Djougou in 1995 See also * Roman Catholicism in Benin References External links GCatholic.org Lokossa Lokossa is an arrondissement, commune, and the capital city of Mono Department in Benin. The name Lokossa translates into English as "underneath the iroko Iroko (also known as in Igbo language, '' in the Urhobo language of Southern Nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]