Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Mahajanga |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Mahagianganus |
| Country: | Madagascar |
| Metropolitan: | Antsiranana |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 71,900 |
| Population: | 992,794 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 142,447 |
| Catholics Percent: | 14.3 |
| Bishop: | Zygmunt Robaszkiewicz |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga (Latin: Mahagiangan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Mahajanga in the ecclesiastical province of Antsiranana in Madagascar.
History
- March 15, 1923: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Majunga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Diégo-Suarez
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Majunga
- October 28, 1989: Renamed as Diocese of Mahajanga
Bishops
- Vicars Apostolic of Majunga
- Paul-Auguste-Marie Pichot, C.S.Sp. (1923.03.16 – 1940.05.10)
- Jean Wolff, C.S.Sp. (1941.07.08 – 1947.02.13)
- Jean Batiot, C.S.Sp. (1947.02.13 – 1953.08.31)
- Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1954.02.22 – 1955.09.14)
- Bishops of Majunga
- Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1955.09.14 – 1978.04.27)
- Armand Gaétan Razafindratandra (1978.04.27 – 1989.10.28)
- Bishops of Mahajanga
Coadjutor Bishop
Auxiliary Bishops
- Michel Malo, Ist. del Prado (1988-1993), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Antsiranana; later returned here as Bishop
- Armand Toasy (1984-1987), appointed Bishop of Miarinarivo
See also
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