Roman Catholic Diocese of Franceville
| Diocese of Franceville Dioecesis Francopolitan(us) in Gabone | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Gabon |
| Metropolitan | Libreville |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 61,927 km2 (23,910 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 287,045 82,150 (28.6%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Franceville (Latin: Francopolitan(us) in Gabone) is a diocese located in the city of Franceville in the Ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.
History
- October 5, 1974: Established as Diocese of Franceville from the Diocese of Mouila
Leadership
- Bishops of Franceville (Roman rite)
- Bishop Timothée Modibo-Nzockena (since 1996.11.08)
- Bishop Félicien-Patrice Makouaka (1974.10.05 – 1996.11.08)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 1°37′54″S 13°36′28″E / 1.6318°S 13.6077°E
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