Roman Catholicism In Côte D'Ivoire

picture info	Roman Catholicism In Côte D'Ivoire The Catholic Church in Ivory Coast is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. Catholicism arrived in Ivory Coast through the arrival of French settlers. The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian church, and its largest religious grouping. There are an estimated 2.8 million baptised Catholics in Ivory Coast, 17.2% of the population (according to the 2014 Census), in 15 dioceses. There are 800 priests and 1,500 men and women in religious orders. The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro in Yamoussoukro, is the largest church in the world, larger even than St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Within Ivory Coast the hierarchy consists of: Archbishopric Bishopric Abidjan Agboville Grand-Bassam *Yopougon Bouaké Abengourou Bondoukou *Yamoussoukro Gagnoa Daloa Man ** San Pedro-en-Côte d'Ivoire Korhogo * Katiola *Odienné See also Mario Roberto Cassari * Monsignor Ambrose Madtha Joseph Spiteri Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the northwest, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the south. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 different languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Christianity, Islam, and indigenous faiths. Before its colonization by Europeans, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé. The area became a protectorate of France in 1843 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Abengourou The Roman Catholic Diocese of Abengourou ( la, Abenguruen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Abengourou in the Ecclesiastical province of Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire. History * September 13, 1963: Established as Diocese of Abengourou from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abidjan, Diocese of Bouaké and Diocese of Katiola Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sainte Thérèse de l’enfant Jésus in Abengourou. Leadership, in reverse chronogical order * Bishops of Abengourou (Roman rite), below Bishop Gbaya Boniface Ziri (since 2009.07.01) Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi (2003.11.21 - 2009.01.03), appointed Bishop of San Pedro-en-Côte d'Ivoire Bishop Bruno Kouamé (1981.03.26 – 2003.11.21) Bishop Laurent Yapi (1979.01.12 – 1980.08.17) ** Bishop Eugène Abissa Kwaku (1963.09.13 – 1978.08.10) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire Sources GCatholic.org Abengourou Abengour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Joseph Spiteri Joseph Spiteri (born 20 May 1959) is a Maltese prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He has been Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon since March 2018. Biography Joseph Spiteri was born on 20 May 1959 in Sliema Malta, though the family lived in Luqa. He was the first child born to Ernest Spiteri and Emmanuela née Cassar. After attending local seminaries he was ordained a priest on 29 June 1984 by Archbishop Joseph Mercieca in St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta. After a brief pastoral assignment, he studied at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and earned a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in 1988. He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 15 July 1988 and fulfilled assignments in Panama, Iraq, Mexico, Portugal, Greece and Venezuela, and then worked in the offices of the Secretariat of State in Rome. On 21 February 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Sri La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Ambrose Madtha Ambrose Madtha (2 November 1955 – 8 December 2012) was the Roman Catholic archbishop and the Nuncio to Ivory Coast. He was the sixth Indian to become an Apostolic Nuncio. Early life Ambrose Madtha was born in Belthangady, on 2 November 1955 to Joseph Madtha and Mary Madtha. Joseph Madtha (circa 1917 - 28 January 2007), son of David Madtha and Angeline Madtha was a humble and religious man. He lived a decent life with his wife Mary Madtha near the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady. He did his schooling at Church Higher Primary School, Belthangady which was near his home. Career Madtha was ordained as a priest on 28 March 1982. He earned a Master of Arts in economics from Nagpur University, a Bachelor of Education degree from Lucknow University, and a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical Urban University. He entered diplomatic service in June 1990 and served apostolic nunciatures in Ghana, El Salvador, Georgia, Albania and Republic of China (Taiwan). Madtha was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Odienné The Roman Catholic Diocese of Odienné ( la, Odiennen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Odienné in the Ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire. History * December 19, 1994: Established as Diocese of Odienné from the Diocese of Daloa, Diocese of Korhogo and Diocese of Man Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Augustin in Odienné. Leadership * Bishops of Odienné (Roman rite) Bishop Maurice Konan Kouassi (1994.12.19 – 2005.03.22), appointed Bishop of Daloa Bishop Salomon Lezoutié (2005.07.29 - 2009.01.03), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Yopougon ** Bishop Antoine Koné (2009.07.01 - 2019.05.08) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire {{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in Côte d'Ivoire is composed of 4 ecclesiastical provinces and 11 suffragan dioceses. List of dioceses Episcopal Conference of Côte d’Ivoire Ecclesiastical Province of Abidjan * Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Katiola The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola ( la, 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 ; Vicar Apostolic of Katiola ** This is the former Vicariate Apostolic of Korhogo * Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (15 May 1952 – 14 September 1955) ;Bishops of Katiola * Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (14 September 1955 – 7 July 1977) * Jean-Marie Kélétigui (7 July 1977 – 10 October 2002) * Marie-Daniel Dadiet (10 October 2002 – 12 May 2004) appointed Archbishop of Korhogo * Ignace Bessi Dogbo (19 March 2004 – 3 January 2021) * Honoré Beugré Dakpa (13 May 2021 – present) ;Other priests of this diocese who became bishop * Antoine Koné, appointed Bishop of Odien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Korhogo The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Korhogo ( la, Korhogoën(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire. History * 1911.11.17: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Korhogo from the Apostolic Prefecture of Costa d'Avorio * 1952.05.15: Suppressed to the Apostolic Vicariate of Katiola * 1971.10.15: Restored as Diocese of Korhogo from the Diocese of Katiola * 1994.12.19: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Korhogo Special churches The seat of the archbishop is the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. The сhurch conducts educational programs and meetings with high-ranking guests from the Catholic Church, including archbishop Joseph Spiteri. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Korhogo (Roman rite), below Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (2021.01.03 - Archbishop Marie-Daniel Dadiet (2004.05.12 - 2017.10.12) ** Archbishop Auguste Nobou (1994.12.19 – 2003.09.25); ''see below'' * Bis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of San Pedro-en-Côte D'Ivoire Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome ''Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music Romans (band), a Japanese pop group ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμα� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Man The Roman Catholic Diocese of Man ( la, Manen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Man in the Ecclesiastical province of Gagnoa in Côte d'Ivoire. History * June 8, 1968: Established as Diocese of Man from the Diocese of Daloa Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Michel in Man. Leadership * Bishops of Man (Roman rite) Bishop Bernard Agré (1968.06.08 – 1992.03.06), appointed Bishop of Yamoussoukro; future Cardinal Bishop Joseph Niangoran Teky (1992.12.17 - 2007.12.18) ** Bishop Gaspard Béby Gnéba (since 2007.12.18) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire Sources GCatholic.orgDiocèse de Man (Site officiel) Man A man is an adult male human. Prior to adulthood, a male human is referred to as a boy (a male child or adolescent). Like most other male mammals, a man's genome usually inherits an X chromosome from the mother and a Y chromos ... Christian organizati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Daloa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daloa ( la, Dalaoaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Daloa in the Ecclesiastical province of Gagnoa in Côte d'Ivoire. History * April 9, 1940: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Sassandra from the Apostolic Vicariate of Costa d’Avorio * September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Daloa Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale du Christ-Roi in Daloa. Leadership, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Daloa (Roman rite), below Bishop Marcellin Yao Kouadio (since 2018.04.25) Bishop Maurice Konan Kouassi (2005.03.22 - 2018.04.25) Bishop Pierre-Marie Coty (1975.11.20 – 2005.03.22) Bishop Pierre-Eugène Rouanet, S.M.A. (1956.07.04 - 1975.11.20) ** Bishop Jean Marie Etrillard, S.M.A. (1956.02.29 – 1956.07.04), appointed Bishop of Gagnoa * Vicar Apostolic of Sassandra (Roman rite), below ** Bishop Alphonse Charles Kirmann, S.M.A. (1940.04.09 – 1955.03.25) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Gagnoa The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gagnoa ( la, Gagnoaën(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Gagnoa in Côte d'Ivoire. History * 1956.06.25: Established as Diocese of Gagnoa from the Diocese of Daloa * 1994.12.19: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gagnoa Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Cathédrale Sainte-Anne in Gagnoa. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Gagnoa (Roman rite), below Archbishop Joseph Yapo Aké (since 2008.11.22) Archbishop Barthélémy Djabla (2006.07.21 - 2008.09.15) Archbishop Jean-Pierre Kutwa (2001.05.15 – 2006.05.02) appointed Archbishop of Abidjan (Cardinal in 2014) Archbishop Noël Kokora-Tekry (1994.12.19 – 2001.05.15); ''see below'' * Bishops of Gagnoa (Roman rite), below Bishop Noël Kokora-Tekry (1971.03.11 – 1994.12.19); ''see above'' Bishop Jean Marie Etrillard, S.M.A. (1956.07.04 – 1971.03.11) Other priests of this diocese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Roman Catholicism In Côte D'Ivoire The Catholic Church in Ivory Coast is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. Catholicism arrived in Ivory Coast through the arrival of French settlers. The Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian church, and its largest religious grouping. There are an estimated 2.8 million baptised Catholics in Ivory Coast, 17.2% of the population (according to the 2014 Census), in 15 dioceses. There are 800 priests and 1,500 men and women in religious orders. The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro in Yamoussoukro, is the largest church in the world, larger even than St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Within Ivory Coast the hierarchy consists of: Archbishopric Bishopric Abidjan Agboville Grand-Bassam *Yopougon Bouaké Abengourou Bondoukou *Yamoussoukro Gagnoa Daloa Man ** San Pedro-en-Côte d'Ivoire Korhogo * Katiola *Odienné See also Mario Roberto Cassari * Monsignor Ambrose Madtha Joseph Spiteri Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the northwest, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the south. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 different languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Christianity, Islam, and indigenous faiths. Before its colonization by Europeans, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé. The area became a protectorate of France in 1843 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Abengourou The Roman Catholic Diocese of Abengourou ( la, Abenguruen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Abengourou in the Ecclesiastical province of Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire. History * September 13, 1963: Established as Diocese of Abengourou from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abidjan, Diocese of Bouaké and Diocese of Katiola Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sainte Thérèse de l’enfant Jésus in Abengourou. Leadership, in reverse chronogical order * Bishops of Abengourou (Roman rite), below Bishop Gbaya Boniface Ziri (since 2009.07.01) Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi (2003.11.21 - 2009.01.03), appointed Bishop of San Pedro-en-Côte d'Ivoire Bishop Bruno Kouamé (1981.03.26 – 2003.11.21) Bishop Laurent Yapi (1979.01.12 – 1980.08.17) ** Bishop Eugène Abissa Kwaku (1963.09.13 – 1978.08.10) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire Sources GCatholic.org Abengourou Abengour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Joseph Spiteri Joseph Spiteri (born 20 May 1959) is a Maltese prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He has been Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon since March 2018. Biography Joseph Spiteri was born on 20 May 1959 in Sliema Malta, though the family lived in Luqa. He was the first child born to Ernest Spiteri and Emmanuela née Cassar. After attending local seminaries he was ordained a priest on 29 June 1984 by Archbishop Joseph Mercieca in St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta. After a brief pastoral assignment, he studied at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and earned a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in 1988. He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 15 July 1988 and fulfilled assignments in Panama, Iraq, Mexico, Portugal, Greece and Venezuela, and then worked in the offices of the Secretariat of State in Rome. On 21 February 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Sri La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Ambrose Madtha Ambrose Madtha (2 November 1955 – 8 December 2012) was the Roman Catholic archbishop and the Nuncio to Ivory Coast. He was the sixth Indian to become an Apostolic Nuncio. Early life Ambrose Madtha was born in Belthangady, on 2 November 1955 to Joseph Madtha and Mary Madtha. Joseph Madtha (circa 1917 - 28 January 2007), son of David Madtha and Angeline Madtha was a humble and religious man. He lived a decent life with his wife Mary Madtha near the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady. He did his schooling at Church Higher Primary School, Belthangady which was near his home. Career Madtha was ordained as a priest on 28 March 1982. He earned a Master of Arts in economics from Nagpur University, a Bachelor of Education degree from Lucknow University, and a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical Urban University. He entered diplomatic service in June 1990 and served apostolic nunciatures in Ghana, El Salvador, Georgia, Albania and Republic of China (Taiwan). Madtha was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Odienné The Roman Catholic Diocese of Odienné ( la, Odiennen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Odienné in the Ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire. History * December 19, 1994: Established as Diocese of Odienné from the Diocese of Daloa, Diocese of Korhogo and Diocese of Man Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Augustin in Odienné. Leadership * Bishops of Odienné (Roman rite) Bishop Maurice Konan Kouassi (1994.12.19 – 2005.03.22), appointed Bishop of Daloa Bishop Salomon Lezoutié (2005.07.29 - 2009.01.03), appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Yopougon ** Bishop Antoine Koné (2009.07.01 - 2019.05.08) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire {{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in Côte d'Ivoire is composed of 4 ecclesiastical provinces and 11 suffragan dioceses. List of dioceses Episcopal Conference of Côte d’Ivoire Ecclesiastical Province of Abidjan * Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Katiola The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katiola ( la, 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 ; Vicar Apostolic of Katiola ** This is the former Vicariate Apostolic of Korhogo * Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (15 May 1952 – 14 September 1955) ;Bishops of Katiola * Emile Durrheimer, S.M.A. (14 September 1955 – 7 July 1977) * Jean-Marie Kélétigui (7 July 1977 – 10 October 2002) * Marie-Daniel Dadiet (10 October 2002 – 12 May 2004) appointed Archbishop of Korhogo * Ignace Bessi Dogbo (19 March 2004 – 3 January 2021) * Honoré Beugré Dakpa (13 May 2021 – present) ;Other priests of this diocese who became bishop * Antoine Koné, appointed Bishop of Odien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Korhogo The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Korhogo ( la, Korhogoën(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire. History * 1911.11.17: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Korhogo from the Apostolic Prefecture of Costa d'Avorio * 1952.05.15: Suppressed to the Apostolic Vicariate of Katiola * 1971.10.15: Restored as Diocese of Korhogo from the Diocese of Katiola * 1994.12.19: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Korhogo Special churches The seat of the archbishop is the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. The сhurch conducts educational programs and meetings with high-ranking guests from the Catholic Church, including archbishop Joseph Spiteri. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Korhogo (Roman rite), below Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (2021.01.03 - Archbishop Marie-Daniel Dadiet (2004.05.12 - 2017.10.12) ** Archbishop Auguste Nobou (1994.12.19 – 2003.09.25); ''see below'' * Bis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of San Pedro-en-Côte D'Ivoire Roman or Romans most often refers to: Rome, the capital city of Italy Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD Roman people, the people of ancient Rome ''Epistle to the Romans'', shortened to ''Romans'', a letter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible Roman or Romans may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music Romans (band), a Japanese pop group ''Roman'' (album), by Sound Horizon, 2006 * ''Roman'' (EP), by Teen Top, 2011 " Roman (My Dear Boy)", a 2004 single by Morning Musume Film and television Film Roman, an American animation studio * ''Roman'' (film), a 2006 American suspense-horror film * ''Romans'' (2013 film), an Indian Malayalam comedy film * ''Romans'' (2017 film), a British drama film * ''The Romans'' (''Doctor Who''), a serial in British TV series People Roman (given name), a given name, including a list of people and fictional characters Roman (surname), including a list of people named Roman or Romans Ῥωμα� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Man The Roman Catholic Diocese of Man ( la, Manen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Man in the Ecclesiastical province of Gagnoa in Côte d'Ivoire. History * June 8, 1968: Established as Diocese of Man from the Diocese of Daloa Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Michel in Man. Leadership * Bishops of Man (Roman rite) Bishop Bernard Agré (1968.06.08 – 1992.03.06), appointed Bishop of Yamoussoukro; future Cardinal Bishop Joseph Niangoran Teky (1992.12.17 - 2007.12.18) ** Bishop Gaspard Béby Gnéba (since 2007.12.18) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Côte d'Ivoire Sources GCatholic.orgDiocèse de Man (Site officiel) Man A man is an adult male human. Prior to adulthood, a male human is referred to as a boy (a male child or adolescent). Like most other male mammals, a man's genome usually inherits an X chromosome from the mother and a Y chromos ... Christian organizati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Diocese Of Daloa The Roman Catholic Diocese of Daloa ( la, Dalaoaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Daloa in the Ecclesiastical province of Gagnoa in Côte d'Ivoire. History * April 9, 1940: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Sassandra from the Apostolic Vicariate of Costa d’Avorio * September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Daloa Special churches The Cathedral is the Cathédrale du Christ-Roi in Daloa. Leadership, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Daloa (Roman rite), below Bishop Marcellin Yao Kouadio (since 2018.04.25) Bishop Maurice Konan Kouassi (2005.03.22 - 2018.04.25) Bishop Pierre-Marie Coty (1975.11.20 – 2005.03.22) Bishop Pierre-Eugène Rouanet, S.M.A. (1956.07.04 - 1975.11.20) ** Bishop Jean Marie Etrillard, S.M.A. (1956.02.29 – 1956.07.04), appointed Bishop of Gagnoa * Vicar Apostolic of Sassandra (Roman rite), below ** Bishop Alphonse Charles Kirmann, S.M.A. (1940.04.09 – 1955.03.25) See also Roman Catholicism in Côte d'Ivoire L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Gagnoa The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gagnoa ( la, Gagnoaën(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Gagnoa in Côte d'Ivoire. History * 1956.06.25: Established as Diocese of Gagnoa from the Diocese of Daloa * 1994.12.19: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Gagnoa Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Cathédrale Sainte-Anne in Gagnoa. Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Metropolitan Archbishops of Gagnoa (Roman rite), below Archbishop Joseph Yapo Aké (since 2008.11.22) Archbishop Barthélémy Djabla (2006.07.21 - 2008.09.15) Archbishop Jean-Pierre Kutwa (2001.05.15 – 2006.05.02) appointed Archbishop of Abidjan (Cardinal in 2014) Archbishop Noël Kokora-Tekry (1994.12.19 – 2001.05.15); ''see below'' * Bishops of Gagnoa (Roman rite), below Bishop Noël Kokora-Tekry (1971.03.11 – 1994.12.19); ''see above'' Bishop Jean Marie Etrillard, S.M.A. (1956.07.04 – 1971.03.11) Other priests of this diocese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]