The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa () is a

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in the

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in the

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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

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s 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 Bangui ** Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (April 22, 1978 – June 10, 1995) ** Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFM Cap (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

* Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (1975-1978)

Auxiliary bishop

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

Sources

GCatholic.org