Roman Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro
| Diocese of Yamoussoukro Dioecesis Yamussukroensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Côte d'Ivoire |
| Metropolitan | Bouaké |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 19,890 km2 (7,680 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2006) 958,782 125,651 (13.1%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Joseph Aké |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro (Latin: Yamussukroën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Yamoussoukro in the Ecclesiastical province of Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire.
History
- March 6, 1992: Established as Diocese of Yamoussoukro from the Diocese of Bouaké
Special churches
The Cathédrale Saint-Augustin in Yamoussoukro.
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Augustin in Yamoussoukro. The Minor Basilica Basilique Notre-Dame de la Paix in Yamoussoukro is the second largest church in the world.
Leadership
- Bishops of Yamoussoukro (Roman rite)
- Bishop Joseph Aké (since 2006.07.21)
- Archbishop Paul-Siméon Ahouanan Djro, O.F.M. (1995.12.06 – 2006.01.12)
- Cardinal Bernard Agré (1992.03.06 – 1994.12.19)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 6°49′N 5°17′W / 6.817°N 5.283°W
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