Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaga-Bandoro
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaga-Bandoro (Latin: 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.[1]
Special churches
The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Kaga-Bandoro.
Leadership
- Bishops of Kaga-Bandoro (Roman rite)
- Bishop Albert Vanbuel, S.D.B. (since July 16, 2005)
- Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (June 28, 1997– April 3, 2004)
See also
Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic
Sources
References
- ↑ Pope appoints new Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro, Agenzia Fides release, 18 July 2005.
Coordinates: 7°00′02″N 19°10′54″E / 7.00056°N 19.18167°E
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