Roman Catholic Diocese of Agboville

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Agboville (Latin: Agbovillen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Agboville in the Ecclesiastical province of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire.

Diocese of Agboville

Dioecesis Agbovillensis
Location
Country Côte d'Ivoire
MetropolitanAbidjan
Statistics
Area11,301 km2 (4,363 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2006)
800,256
400,000 (50.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAlexis Touably Youlo

History

  • October 14, 2006: Established as Diocese of Agboville from the Diocese of Yopougon

Special churches

The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sainte-Jean-Marie-Vianney in Agboville.

Leadership

  • Bishops of Agboville (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Alexis Touably Youlo (since 2006.10.14)

See also

Sources


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