Roman Catholic Diocese Of Abengourou
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Abengourou (Latin: Abenguruen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Abengourou in the ecclesiastical province of Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire.
History
- September 13, 1963: Established as Diocese of Abengourou from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abidjan, Diocese of Bouaké and Diocese of Katiola
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sainte Thérèse de l’enfant Jésus in Abengourou.
Leadership, in reverse chronogical order
- Bishops of Abengourou (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Gbaya Boniface Ziri (since 2009.07.01)
- Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi (2003.11.21 - 2009.01.03), appointed Bishop of San Pedro-en-Côte d'Ivoire
- Bishop Bruno Kouamé (1981.03.26 – 2003.11.21)
- Bishop Laurent Yapi (1979.01.12 – 1980.08.17)
- Bishop Eugène Abissa Kwaku (1963.09.13 – 1978.08.10)
See also
Sources
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