The Roman Catholic Diocese of Odienné () is a
diocese
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History
In the later organization of the Roman Empire, the increasingly subdivided Roman province, prov ...
located in the city of
Odienné
Odienné () is a town in the northwestern part of Ivory Coast. It is the seat of both Denguélé District and Kabadougou Region. It is also a commune and the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Odienné Department.
The town of Odienné was founde ...
in the
ecclesiastical province
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of
Korhogo
Korhogo (N'Ko: ߞߙߐߞߐ߫, ''Krokо̄'') is a city in northern Ivory Coast. It is the seat of both Savanes District and Poro Region. It is also a commune and the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Korhogo Department. In the 2014 census, the city ...
in
Côte d'Ivoire
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.
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
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is the Cathédrale Saint-Augustin in Odienné.
Leadership
*
Bishop
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s of Odienné (Roman rite)
** Bishop
Maurice Konan Kouassi
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(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
Sources
GCatholic.org
Roman Catholic dioceses in Ivory Coast
Christian organizations established in 1994
Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
Denguélé District
Odienné
1994 establishments in Ivory Coast
Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Korhogo
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