Roman Catholic Diocese of El Obeid

The Roman Catholic Diocese of El Obeid (Latin: Elobeiden(sis)) is a diocese in El-Obeid in the Ecclesiastical province of Khartoum in Sudan.

Overview of Roman Catholic Dioceses in Sudan and South Sudan.
1 Diocese of El Obeid
2 Archdiocese of Khartoum
3 Diocese of Wau
4 Diocese of Rumbek
5 Diocese of Malakal
6 Diocese of Tombura-Yambio
7 Diocese of Yei
8 Archdiocese of Juba
9 Diocese of Torit

History

  • May 10, 1960: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of El Obeid from Apostolic Vicariate of Khartoum
  • December 12, 1974: Promoted as Diocese of El Obeid

Special churches

The Cathedral is Our Lady Queen of Africa Cathedral in El-Obeid.

Bishops

  • Vicar Apostolic of El Obeid (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Edoardo Mason, M.C.C.I. (1960.05.10 – 1969)
  • Bishops of El Obeid (Roman rite)


Another apostolic administrator was Bishop Antonio Menegazzo, M.C.C.I. (1996-2010)

Coadjutor Bishop

  • Michael Didi Adgum Mangoria (2010-2013)

See also

References

Sources

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