Roman Catholic Diocese Of Abomey
The Diocese of Abomey (Latin: Dioecesis Abomeiensis) is a Catholic Latin Church diocese located in the city of Abomey in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.
History
- 5 April 1963: Established as Diocese of Abomey from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou and Diocese of Porto Novo
Bishops
- Bishops of Abomey, in reverse chronological order
- Eugène Cyrille Houndékon: 20 December 2007–present
- René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M.: 25 November 2002 – 3 January 2007, appointed Bishop of Porto Novo
- Lucien Monsi-Agboka: 5 April 1963 – 25 November 2002
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Barthélemy Adoukonou, appointed titular bishop of Zama Minor in 2011 (had already been appointed Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture)
See also
Notes
- ^ Annuario Pontificio (2022) via Catholic-Hierarchy.org
References
- ^ "Abomey (Diocese)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
External links
| Province of Cotonou | |
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| Province of Parakou | |
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