Roman Catholic Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Latin: Fenoariven(sis) – Atsinananen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Fenoarivo Atsinanana in the Ecclesiastical province of Toamasina in Madagascar.

Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana

Dioecesis Fenoarivensis-Atsinananensis
Location
Country Madagascar
MetropolitanToamasina
Statistics
Area25,000 km2 (9,700 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
739,116
110,850 (15.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMarcellin Randriamamonjy

Its cathedral episcopal see is the Cathédrale Saint Maurice, in the city of Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Toamasina Province.

History

  • October 30, 2000: Established as Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Antsiranana

Leadership

  • Bishops of Fenoarivo Atsinanana(Roman rite)
    • Bishop Désiré Tsarahazana (October 30, 2000 - February 10, 2009), appointed Bishop of Toamasina; future Cardinal
    • Bishop Marcellin Randriamamonjy (February 10, 2009 – present)

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Madagascar

References


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