Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouakchott explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Nouakchott
Latin:Dioecesis Nuakchottensis
Country:Mauritania
Metropolitan:Immediately exempt to the Holy See
Denomination:Catholic Church
Sui Iuris Church:Latin Church
Rite:Roman Rite
Cathedral:Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Nouakchott
Area Km2:1,030,700
Population:2,600,000
Population As Of:2004
Catholics:4,500
Bishop:Victor Ndione
Emeritus Bishops:Martin Albert Happe, M. Afr.

The Diocese of Nouakchott is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church situated in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is the only Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Mauritania. The Cathedral of St. Joseph is located in Nouakchott.

History

Leadership

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archbishop Michel-Jules-Joseph-Marie Bernard, C.S.Sp.. Catholic-Hierarchy.
  2. Web site: Resignations and Appointments . 2024-02-15 . press.vatican.va.