Diocese of Bossangoa, Central African Republic 🇨🇫
Celebrations
History
- 1959.02.09: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa / Bossangoën(sis) (Latin) (from Diocese of Berbérati)
- 1964.01.16: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa / Bossangoën(sis) (Latin) (became suffragan of Bangui)
Present Prelates
Ordinaries
Former Prelates
- Coadjutor Bishop: Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, O.F.M. Cap. (1975.06.05 – 1978.04.22)
- Auxiliary Bishop: Bishop Édouard Mathos (1987.08.28 – 1991.01.26)
Statistics (2017.12.31)
Area: 62,680 km²
Population: 458,000 Catholics (61.0% of 751,000 total)
Pastoral Centres: 14 parishes
Personnel: 27 priests (diocesan), 1 deacon, 9 religious (2 brothers, 7 sisters), 12 seminarians