Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

History

  • April 5, 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah
  • September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo.

Leadership

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Benin

References


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