Roman Catholic Diocese of Gbarnga explained

Jurisdiction:	Diocese
Gbarnga
Latin:	Dioecesis Gbarnganus
Country:	Liberia
Metropolitan:	Monrovia
Rite:	Latin Rite
Area Km2:	34,100
Population:	970,000
Population As Of:	2004
Catholics:	14,300
Catholics Percent:	1.5
Bishop:	Anthony Fallah Borwah

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gbarnga (Latin: Gbarngan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gbarnga in the ecclesiastical province of Monrovia in Liberia.

History

• November 17, 1986: Established as Diocese of Gbarnga from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Monrovia

Leadership

• Bishops of Gbarnga (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Benedict Dotu Sekey (1986.11.17 – 2000.12.13)
  • Bishop Lewis Jerome Zeigler (2002.05.30 — 2009.07.11), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Monrovia
  • Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah (since March 21, 2011)

See also

• Catholic Church in Liberia

Sources

• GCatholic.org
• Catholic Hierarchy

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