Roman Catholic diocese in Senegal
Diocese of Ziguinchor
Dioecesis Ziguinchorensis |
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Map of the Diocese of Ziguinchor |
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Country | Senegal |
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Metropolitan | Dakar |
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Area | 7,339 km2 (2,834 sq mi) |
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Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 562,000 93,750 (16.7%) |
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Rite | Latin Rite |
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Pope | Francis |
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Bishop | Vacant |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor (Latin: Ziguinchoren(sis), French: Diocèse catholique romain de Ziguinchor) is a diocese located in the city of Ziguinchor in the ecclesiastical province of Dakar in Senegal.
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 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)
Coadjutor Bishop
See also
Sources
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