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List Of Roman Catholic Dioceses In The Central African Republic
{{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in the Central African Republic consists only of a Latin hierarchy, joint in the national Episcopal Conference of the Central African Republic, comprising a single ecclesiastical province, composed of the Metropolitan Archdiocese and eight suffragan dioceses. There are no Eastern Catholic, pre-diocesan or other exempt jurisdictions. There are no titular sees. All defunct jurisdictions have current successor sees; There is an Apostolic Nunciature to the Central African Republic, as papal diplomatic representation (embassy-level), in national capital Bangui. Current Latin dioceses Ecclesiastical Province of Bangui * Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangui ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Bambari **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou **Roman Catholic Diocese of Berbérati ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Bouar ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaga-Bandoro ** Roman Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Episcopal Conference
An episcopal conference, sometimes called a conference of bishops, is an official assembly of the bishops of the Catholic Church in a given territory. Episcopal conferences have long existed as informal entities. The first assembly of bishops to meet regularly, with its own legal structure and ecclesial leadership function, is the Swiss Bishops' Conference, which was founded in 1863. More than forty episcopal conferences existed before the Second Vatican Council. Their status was confirmed by the Second Vatican Council and further defined by Pope Paul VI's 1966 ''motu proprio'', '' Ecclesiae sanctae''. Episcopal conferences are generally defined by geographic borders, often national ones, with all the bishops in a given country belonging to the same conference, although they may also include neighboring countries. Certain authority and tasks are assigned to episcopal conferences, particularly with regard to setting the liturgical norms for the Mass. Episcopal conferences receiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bangassou
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou ( la, Bangassuen(sis)) is a suffragan diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Bangui, which covers all and only the Central African Republic, yet dependent on the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Its cathedral episcopal see is Cathédrale Saint Pierre Claver, dedicated to Jesuit Saint Peter Claver, in Bangassou, administrative Mbomou prefecture. History * Established on 14 June 1954 as Apostolic Prefecture of Bangassou, on territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Bangui, its future Metropolitan * 10 February 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bangassou * Lost territory on 2004.12.18 to establish Diocese of Alindao. Statistics As per 2015 it pastorally served 86,000 Catholics (19.2% of 448,000 total) on 134,284 km2 in 12 parishes with 29 priests (23 diocesan, 6 religious), 34 lay religious (8 brothers, 26 sisters) and 16 seminarians. Bishops Ordinaries (all Roman rite, so far European ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Dioceses In The Central African Republic
{{short description, None The Roman Catholic Church in the Central African Republic consists only of a Latin hierarchy, joint in the national Episcopal Conference of the Central African Republic, comprising a single ecclesiastical province, composed of the Metropolitan Archdiocese and eight suffragan dioceses. There are no Eastern Catholic, pre-diocesan or other exempt jurisdictions. There are no titular sees. All defunct jurisdictions have current successor sees; There is an Apostolic Nunciature to the Central African Republic, as papal diplomatic representation (embassy-level), in national capital Bangui. Current Latin dioceses Ecclesiastical Province of Bangui * Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangui **Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bambari **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou **Roman Catholic Diocese of Berbérati **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa **Roman Catholic Diocese of Bouar ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaga-Bandoro **Roman Catholi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Catholic Dioceses (structured View)
As of October 5, 2021, the Catholic Church in its entirety comprises 3,171 ecclesiastical jurisdictions, including over 652 archdioceses and 2,248 dioceses, as well as apostolic vicariates, apostolic exarchates, apostolic administrations, apostolic prefectures, military ordinariates, personal ordinariates, personal prelatures, territorial prelatures, territorial abbacies and missions ''sui juris'' around the world. In addition to these jurisdictions, there are 2,100 titular sees (bishoprics, archbishoprics and metropolitanates). This is a structural list to show the relationships of each diocese to one another, grouped by ecclesiastical province, within each episcopal conference, within each continent or other geographical area. The list needs regular updating and is incomplete, but as articles are written, more will be added, and various aspects need to be regularly updated. Map Types of Catholic dioceses This refers to Catholic dioceses in the world, of all (Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Mbaïki
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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Kaga-Bandoro
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaga-Bandoro ( la, Kagien(sis)-Bandoren(sis)) is a diocese in Kaga-Bandoro in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History The diocese was established on June 28, 1997, from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangui. The territory of the diocese was 95,000 km2 in extent. In 2005 the area had a reported population of 230,420 people, of whom 50,347 (25%) were Catholics. The diocese was to comprise 8 parishes, with 17 priests, 14 Sisters, 7 major seminarians, 114 minor seminarians, and 400 catechists. release, 18 July ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bouar
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bouar ( la, Buaren(sis)) is a diocese in Bouar in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History * February 27, 1978: Established as Diocese of Bouar from the Diocese of Berbérati Leadership * Bishops of Bouar (Roman rite) ** Bishop Armando Umberto Gianni, O.F.M. Cap. (February 27, 1978 - December 2, 2017) ** Bishop Mirosław Gucwa from Poland (since February 11, 2018) See also Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are about 950,000 Catholics in the country which represents 29% of the total population. There ... Sources GCatholic.org Roman Catholic dioceses in the Central African Republic Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Bangui Christian organizations established in 1978 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bossangoa
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa ( la, 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, S.M.A. (since 2012.05.14) ** Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (2004.04.03 - 2009.05.16) ** Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (1995.06.10 – 2003.07.26), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu ** Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1978.04.22 – 1995.06.10) ** Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1964.01.16 – 1978.04.22); ''see below'' * Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below ** Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, O.F.M. Cap. (1959.12.14 – 1964.01.16); ''see above'' Coadjutor bisho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Berbérati
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Berbérati ( la, Berberaten(sis)) is a Latin suffragan diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangui, both in the Central African Republic. However it remains under the authority of the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Its episcopal see is the cathedral in Berbérati Berbérati is the second-largest city in the Central African Republic, with a population of 105,155(2013 census). Located in the south-west of the country near the border with Cameroon, it serves as capital of the Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture and g ..., in the Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture (southwest, formerly Haute-Sangha). The city also has the former cathedral dedicated to Saint Anna. Statistics As per 2014, it pastorally served 214,000 Catholics (48.3% of 443,000 total) on 44,000 km² in 16 parishes and 7 missions, with 30 priests (24 diocesan, 6 religious), 34 lay religious (10 brothers, 24 sisters) and 33 semi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Bambari
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bambari ( la, Banguen(sis)) is a suffragan Latin rite diocese in Bambari in the Ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan Bangui, which covers the Central African Republic, yet depends on the missionary Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Its cathedral episcopal see is Cathédrale Saint Joseph, dedicated to Saint Joseph, in Bambari, Ouaka. History Established on 1965.12.18 as Diocese of Bambari / Bambaritan(us) (Latin adjective), on territory split off from its Metropolitan, the Archdiocese of Bangui. Statistics As per 2014, it pastorally served 104,129 Catholics (24.2% of 429,755 total) on 173,000 km² in 14 parishes and 4 missions with 25 priests (23 diocesan, 2 religious), 22 lay religious (2 brothers, 20 sisters) and 7 seminarians. Bishops (all Roman Rite) Episcopal ordinaries ;''Suffragan Bishops of Bambari'' **''Apostolic administrator Joachim N’Dayen (1970–1978) while Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR; ; , RCA; , or , ) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the southeast, the DR Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west. The Central African Republic covers a land area of about . , it had an estimated population of around million. , the Central African Republic is the scene of a civil war, ongoing since 2012. Most of the Central African Republic consists of Sudano-Guinean savannas, but the country also includes a Sahelo- Sudanian zone in the north and an equatorial forest zone in the south. Two-thirds of the country is within the Ubangi River basin (which flows into the Congo), while the remaining third lies in the basin of the Chari, which flows into Lake Chad. What is today the Central African Republic has been inhabited for millennia; however, the country's current borders were established by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Alindao
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao ( la, Alindaöen(sis)) is a diocese in Alindao in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic. History *December 18, 2004: Established as Diocese of Alindao from the Diocese of Bangassou Special churches The cathedral is the Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur in Alindao. Bishops *Bishops of Alindao (Latin Church) ** Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp. (December 18, 2004 – March 19, 2014) ** Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (March 19, 2014–present) *Coadjutor bishop ** Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (2012–2014) See also *Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. There are about 950,000 Catholics in the country which represents 29% of the total population. There ... External linksThe website of the Diocese of Alindao [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
