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Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Bangui
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History * 1909.05.08: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Oubangui Chari from the Apostolic Vicariate of Upper French Congo *1937.12.02: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Oubangui Chari *1940.05.28: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Bangui *1955.09.14: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangui Special churches The seat of the archbishop is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame in Bangui. Bishops Ordinaries *Prefects Apostolic of Oubangui Chari (Roman rite) **Fr. Pietro Cotel, C.S.Sp. 1909–1915 **Fr. Giovanni Calloch, C.S.Sp. 1915–1927 **Fr. Marcel-Auguste-Marie Grandin, C.S.Sp. 1928.05.02 – 1937.12.02; ''see below'' *Vicars Apostolic of Bangui (Roman rite) **Bishop Marcel-Auguste-Marie Grandin, C.S.Sp. 1937.12.02 – 1947.08.04; ''see above'' **Bishop Joseph Cucherousset, C.S.Sp. 1948.04.09 – 1955.09.14; ''see below'' *Metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Bangui)
The Cathédrale Notre-Dame of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic Cathedral under Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). It is a large and elegant church built with red brick and is common type in French tropical colonies. It is centrally located in downtown Bangui, 2 km away from the Barthélemy Boganda Stadium Stade Barthélemy Boganda, in Bangui, is the national stadium of the Central African Republic. It is located at Complexe Sportif Barthélemy Boganda and it is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 50, ... and Bangui City Hall. References Churches in Bangui Roman Catholic cathedrals in the Central African Republic Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui {{CentralAfricanRepublic-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joachim N’Dayen
Joachim N'Dayen (22 December 1934 – 13 June 2023) was a Roman Catholic archbishop in the Central African Republic. He was the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui, the capital city of the Central African Republic. He became archbishop on appointment by Pope Paul VI in September 1970, when he became the first Roman Catholic archbishop in the country. He resigned in 2003 and was replaced by Paulin Pomodimo Archbishop Paulin Pomodimo (born 30 June 1954, in Ziendi) is a Roman Catholic archbishop in the Central African Republic. He was the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui, the capital city of the Central African Republic. He beca .... He presided over the Coronation Mass for Emperor Bokassa I in 1977. N'Dayen died in Paris on 13 June 2023, at the age of 88. References 1934 births 2023 deaths People from Bangui Central African Republic Roman Catholic archbishops People from Lobaye Roman Catholic archbishops of Bangui [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Roman Catholic Dioceses In The Central African Republic
{{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in the Central African Republic consists only of a Latin hierarchy, joint in the national Episcopal Conference of the Central African Republic, comprising a single ecclesiastical province, composed of the Metropolitan Archdiocese and eight suffragan dioceses. There are no Eastern Catholic, pre-diocesan or other exempt jurisdictions. There are no titular sees. All defunct jurisdictions have current successor sees; There is an Apostolic Nunciature to the Central African Republic, as papal diplomatic representation (embassy-level), in national capital Bangui. Current Latin dioceses Ecclesiastical Province of Bangui * Metropolitan Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui, Archdiocese of Bangui **Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bambari **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou **Roman Catholic Diocese of Berbérati **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bouar **Roman Catholic Dioc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholicism In The Central African Republic
The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are about 950,000 Catholics in the country which represents 29% of the total population. There are nine dioceses including one archdiocese: In 2015 Pope Francis made a visit to Bangui. *Bangui **Alindao **Bambari **Bangassou **Berbérati **Bossangoa **Bouar ** Kaga–Bandoro **Mbaïki Mbaïki (also spelt Mbaki or M'Baiki) is the capital of Lobaye, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It is situated in the southwest of the country, 107 km from the capital Bangui. The economy is based on the coffee and ... References External links * http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/cf.html Central African Central African {{CentralAfricanRepublic-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Mbaïki
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kaga–Bandoro
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaga-Bandoro ( la, Kagien(sis)-Bandoren(sis)) is a diocese in Kaga-Bandoro in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History The diocese was established on June 28, 1997, from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangui. The territory of the diocese was 95,000 km2 in extent. In 2005 the area had a reported population of 230,420 people, of whom 50,347 (25%) were Catholics. The diocese was to comprise 8 parishes, with 17 priests, 14 Sisters, 7 major seminarians, 114 minor seminarians, and 400 catechists. release, 18 July ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bouar
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bouar ( la, Buaren(sis)) is a diocese in Bouar in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History * February 27, 1978: Established as Diocese of Bouar from the Diocese of Berbérati Leadership * Bishops of Bouar (Roman rite) ** Bishop Armando Umberto Gianni, O.F.M. Cap. (February 27, 1978 - December 2, 2017) ** Bishop Mirosław Gucwa from Poland (since February 11, 2018) See also Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are about 950,000 Catholics in the country which represents 29% of the total population. There ... Sources GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in the Central African Republic Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Bangui Christian organizations established in 1978 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bossangoa
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa ( la, Bossangoën(sis)) is a diocese in Bossangoa in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History * February 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese of Berbérati * January 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa Bishops Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order * Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below ** Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, S.M.A. (since 2012.05.14) ** Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (2004.04.03 - 2009.05.16) ** Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (1995.06.10 – 2003.07.26), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu ** Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1978.04.22 – 1995.06.10) ** Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1964.01.16 – 1978.04.22); ''see below'' * Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below ** Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1959.12.14 – 1964.01.16); ''see above'' Coadjutor bishop * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Berbérati
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Berbérati ( la, Berberaten(sis)) is a Latin suffragan diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangui, both in the Central African Republic. However it remains under the authority of the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Its episcopal see is the cathedral in Berbérati, in the Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture (southwest, formerly Haute-Sangha). The city also has the former cathedral dedicated to Saint Anna. Statistics As per 2014, it pastorally served 214,000 Catholics (48.3% of 443,000 total) on 44,000 km² in 16 parishes and 7 missions, with 30 priests (24 diocesan, 6 religious), 34 lay religious (10 brothers, 24 sisters) and 33 seminarians . History * Established on May 28, 1940 as Apostolic Prefecture of Berbérati, on territories split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Foumban (also in Cameroon) and the Apostolic Vicariate of Oubangui Chari (now Central African Republic). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bangassou
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou ( la, Bangassuen(sis)) is a suffragan diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui, which covers all and only the Central African Republic, yet dependent on the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Its cathedral episcopal see is Cathédrale Saint Pierre Claver, dedicated to Jesuit Saint Peter Claver, in Bangassou, administrative Mbomou prefecture. History * Established on 14 June 1954 as Apostolic Prefecture of Bangassou, on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bangui, its future Metropolitan * 10 February 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bangassou * Lost territory on 2004.12.18 to establish Diocese of Alindao. Statistics As per 2015 it pastorally served 86,000 Catholics (19.2% of 448,000 total) on 134,284 km2 in 12 parishes with 29 priests (23 diocesan, 6 religious), 34 lay religious (8 brothers, 26 sisters) and 16 seminarians. Bishops Ordinaries (all Roman rite, so far European member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bambari
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bambari ( la, Banguen(sis)) is a suffragan Latin rite diocese in Bambari in the Ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan Bangui, which covers the Central African Republic, yet depends on the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Its cathedral episcopal see is Cathédrale Saint Joseph, dedicated to Saint Joseph, in Bambari, Ouaka. History Established on 1965.12.18 as Diocese of Bambari / Bambaritan(us) (Latin adjective), on territory split off from its Metropolitan, the Archdiocese of Bangui. Statistics As per 2014, it pastorally served 104,129 Catholics (24.2% of 429,755 total) on 173,000 km² in 14 parishes and 4 missions with 25 priests (23 diocesan, 2 religious), 22 lay religious (2 brothers, 20 sisters) and 7 seminarians. Bishops (all Roman Rite) Episcopal ordinaries ;''Suffragan Bishops of Bambari'' **''Apostolic administrator Joachim N’Dayen (1970–1978) while Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangui ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Alindao
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao ( la, Alindaöen(sis)) is a diocese in Alindao in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History *December 18, 2004: Established as Diocese of Alindao from the Diocese of Bangassou Special churches The cathedral is the Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur in Alindao. Bishops *Bishops of Alindao (Latin Church) ** Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp. (December 18, 2004 – March 19, 2014) ** Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (March 19, 2014–present) *Coadjutor bishop ** Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (2012–2014) See also *Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are about 950,000 Catholics in the country which represents 29% of the total population. There ... External linksThe website of the Diocese of Alindao [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
