The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa (Latin: Bossangoën(sis)) is a diocese in Bossangoa in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.
History edit
- February 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese of Berbérati
- January 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa
Bishops edit
Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order edit
- Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, SMA (since May 14, 2012)
- Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (April 3, 2004 – May 16, 2009)
- Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (June 10, 1995 – July 26, 2003), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu
- Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (April 22, 1978 – June 10, 1995)
- Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (January 16, 1964 – April 22, 1978); see below
- Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
- Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (December 14, 1959 – January 16, 1964); see above
Coadjutor bishop edit
- Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (1975-1978)
Auxiliary bishop edit
- Edouard Mathos (1987-1991), appointed Auxiliary bishop of Bangui
See also edit
Sources edit
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