Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor (Latin: Ziguinchoren(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ziguinchor in the Ecclesiastical province of Dakar in Senegal.

Diocese of Ziguinchor

Dioecesis Ziguinchorensis
Map of the Diocese of Ziguinchor
Location
CountrySenegal
MetropolitanDakar
Statistics
Area7,339 km2 (2,834 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
562,000
93,750 (16.7%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopPaul Abel Mamba Diatta

Senegal - Diocesi di Ziguinchor.jpg

History

  • April 25, 1939: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ziguinchor from Apostolic Vicariate of Dakar
  • July 10, 1952: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ziguinchor
  • September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Ziguinchor

Special churches

The Cathedral of Ziguinchor
  • The cathedral is Cathédrale Saint Antoine de Padoue in Ziguinchor.

Bishops

  • Prefects Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
    • Fr. Giuseppe Fayec, C.S.Sp. (1939.05.31 – 1947)
    • Fr. Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (1947.06.13 – 1952.07.10 see below)
  • Vicar Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (see above 1952.07.10 – 1955.09.14 see below)
  • Bishops of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (see above 1955.09.14 – 1966.02.15)
    • Bishop Augustin Sagna (1966.09.29 – 1995.10.23)
    • Bishop Maixent Coly (1995.10.23 - 2010.08.24)
    • Bishop Paul Abel Mamba Diatta (since 2012.01.25)

Coadjutor Bishop

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Senegal

Sources


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