The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa () is a diocese in Bossangoa in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.

History

February 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese of Berbérati January 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa

Bishops

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below

Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, SMA (since May 14, 2012) Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (April 3, 2004 – May 16, 2009) Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (June 10, 1995 – July 26, 2003), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (April 22, 1978 – June 10, 1995) Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (January 16, 1964 – April 22, 1978); see below Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (December 14, 1959 – January 16, 1964); see above

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa

Coadjutor bishop

Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (1975-1978)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa

Auxiliary bishop

Edouard Mathos (1987-1991), appointed Auxiliary bishop of Bangui

See also

Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic

Sources

GCatholic.org

Bossangoa

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Christian organizations established in 1959

Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

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