Roman Catholic diocese in the Central African Republic
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa (
Latin: Bossangoën(sis)) 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
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
Coadjutor bishop
Auxiliary bishop
See also
Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic
Sources
6°29′12″N 17°26′50″E / 6.4868°N 17.4472°E / 6.4868; 17.4472