Roman Catholic Diocese of Koumra explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Koumra
Country: Chad
Metropolitan:N'Djaména
Denomination:Catholic
Area Km2:17,330
Territory:Mandoul Region
Rite:Roman Rite
Sui Iuris Church:Latin Church
Cathedral:Sainte Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus
Bishop:Samuel Mbairabé Tibingar
Metro Archbishop:Edmond Jitangar
Population As Of:2023
Population:900,000[1]
Catholics:124,083
Catholics Percent:4.86

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Koumra is a diocese located in Mandoul in the ecclesiastical province of N'Djaména in Chad.

History

The Diocese of Mafinga was established by Pope Francis from the Archdiocese of N'Djaména on August 12, 2023, and Samuel Mbairabé Tibingar was named the first bishop.[2] He was consecrated on November 12, 2023, by Archbishop Edmond Djitangar.[3] The cathedral of the diocese is St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: EWTN . Le pape François érige un nouveau diocèse catholique au Tchad et nomme son premier évêque . 2024-02-14 . ACI Afrique . en.
  2. Web site: Resignations and Appointments . 2024-02-14 . press.vatican.va.
  3. Web site: EWTN . Pioneer Catholic Bishop of New Diocese in Chad Urged to "be attentive to all" . 2024-02-14 . ACI Africa . en.
  4. Web site: EWTN . Pope Francis Erects New Catholic Diocese in Chad, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary . 2024-02-14 . ACI Africa . en.