Roman Catholic Diocese of Bossangoa explained

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bossangoa (Latin: Bossangoën(sis)) is a diocese in Bossangoa in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.

History

• February 9, 1959: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese of Berbérati
• January 16, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Bossangoa

Bishops

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

• Bishops of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
  • Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, SMA (since May 14, 2012)
  • Bishop François-Xavier Yombandje (April 3, 2004 – May 16, 2009)
  • Bishop Paulin Pomodimo (June 10, 1995 – July 26, 2003), appointed Archbishop of Bangiu
  • Bishop Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (April 22, 1978 – June 10, 1995)
  • Bishop Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (January 16, 1964 – April 22, 1978); see below
• Prefect Apostolic of Bossangoa (Roman rite), below
  • Father Léon-Toussaint-Jean-Clément Chambon, OFMCap (December 14, 1959 – January 16, 1964); see above

Coadjutor bishop

• Sergio Adolfo Govi, OFMCap (1975-1978)

Auxiliary bishop

• Edouard Mathos (1987-1991), appointed Auxiliary bishop of Bangui

See also

Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic

Sources

• GCatholic.org

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