The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maradi ( la, Maraden(sis)) is a
diocese
In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided provinces were administratively associa ...
located in
Maradi in
Niger
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History
* March 13, 2001: Established as Diocese of Maradi from Diocese of Niamey
Leadership
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Bishop
A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution.
In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is c ...
s of Maradi (Roman rite)
** Bishop
Ambroise Ouédraogo
Ambroise Ouédraogo (born 15 December 1948) is the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maradi in Niger. He was appointed in 2001 as the first bishop of this new diocese, one of two dioceses in Niger. He has organised a structure of administration ...
(since March 13, 2001)
See also
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Roman Catholicism in Niger
The Catholic Church in Niger is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.
In 2005 there were approximately 16,000 Catholics in Niger. They were based in two dioceses: the Diocese of Maradi (approx ...
Sources
GCatholic.org
Roman Catholic dioceses in Niger
Christian organizations established in 2001
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 21st century
2001 establishments in Niger
Maradi, Niger
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