Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouakchott
| Diocese of Nouakchott Dioecesis Nuakchottensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Metropolitan | Immediately subject to the Holy See |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 1,030,700 km2 (398,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 2,600,000 4,500 |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Martin Albert Happe, M. Afr. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouakchott (Latin: Nuakchotten(sis)) is a diocese situated in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is the only local Roman Catholic diocese and covers the entire country.
History
- December 18, 1965: Established as Diocese of Nouakchott from the Apostolic Prefecture of Saint-Louis du Sénégal in Senegal
Leadership
- Bishops of Nouakchott (Roman rite)
- Bishop Martin Albert Happe, M. Afr. (since 1995.07.10)
- Bishop Robert Marie Jean Victor de Chevigny, C.S.Sp. (1973.12.21 – 1995.07.10); died Saturday, June 11, 2011
- Archbishop Michel-Jules-Joseph-Marie Bernard, C.S.Sp. (1966.01.15 – 1973.12.21)
See also
References
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