Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Korhogo explained

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Korhogo (Latin: Korhogoën(sis)) is the Metropolitan See for the ecclesiastical province of Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire.

History

In 1952, this jurisdiction was changed from prefecture apostolic of Korhogo to vicariate apostolic of Katiola (Father Durrheimer becoming a titular Bishop and continuing as Ordinary), and then became a diocese in 1955. The Korhogo name was revived in 1971 as the name of a diocese, and it became a metropolitan archdiocese in 1994 with Katiola as one of its suffragans.

Special churches

The seat of the archbishop is the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. The сhurch conducts educational programs[1] and meetings with high-ranking guests from the Catholic Church, including archbishop Joseph Spiteri.[2]

Leadership

Prefects Apostolic of Korhogo
Bishops of Korhogo
Metropolitan Archbishops of Korhogo

Auxiliary bishop

Suffragan Dioceses

See also

Sources

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The tuberculosis awareness campaign in Korhogo, 2016. Agence Ivoirienne de Presse. French. aip.ci. September 6, 2017.
  2. Web site: Photographs and videos of the pastoral visit of Monsignor Joseph Spiteri on April 17, 2016. Independent Travellers. independent-travellers.com. September 6, 2017.
  3. 21 May 2024 . 20 May 2024 . Holy See Press Office . Resignations and Appointments (continued), 20.05.2024.