Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ziguinchor (Template:Langx, French: Diocèse catholique romain de Ziguinchor) is a diocese located in the city of Ziguinchor in the ecclesiastical province of Dakar in Senegal.
History
- April 25, 1939: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ziguinchor from Apostolic Vicariate of Dakar
- July 10, 1952: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ziguinchor
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Ziguinchor
Special churches
- The cathedral is Cathédrale Saint Antoine de Padoue in Ziguinchor.
Bishops
- Prefects Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
- Fr. Giuseppe Fayec, C.S.Sp. (1939.05.31 – 1947)
- Fr. Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (1947.06.13 – 1952.07.10 see below)
- Vicar Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
- Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (see above 1952.07.10 – 1955.09.14 see below)
- Bishops of Ziguinchor (Roman rite)
- Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (see above 1955.09.14 – 1966.02.15)
- Bishop Augustin Sagna (1966.09.29 – 1995.10.23)
- Bishop Maixent Coly (1995.10.23 – 2010.08.24)
- Bishop Paul Abel Mamba Diatta (2012.01.25 – 2021.11.04)
- Bishop Jean Baptiste Valter Manga (since 20 June 2024)
Coadjutor Bishop
- Maixent Coly (1993-1995)
See also
Sources
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- Roman Catholic dioceses in Senegal
- Christian organizations established in 1939
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- 1939 establishments in Senegal
- Roman Catholic bishops of Ziguinchor
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Dakar