Roman Catholic Diocese of Maradi

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maradi (Latin: Maraden(sis)) is a diocese located in Maradi in Niger. It is a suffragan in the province which includes the metropolitan archdiocese of Niamey.

Diocese of Maradi

Dioecesis Mindelensis
Location
CountryNiger
MetropolitanNiamey
Statistics
Area1,000,000 km2 (390,000 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
6,000,000
1,031 (.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
CathedralCathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopAmbroise Ouédraogo

History

  • March 13, 2001: Established as Diocese of Maradi from Diocese of Niamey

Leadership

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Niger

Sources


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