Roman Catholic Diocese of Morombe explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Morombe
Latin:Dioecesis Morombensis
Country:Madagascar
Territory:Manja, Beroroha, Morombe, and Ankazoabo districts
Metropolitan:Toliara
Rite:Latin Rite
Cathedral:Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus
Area Km2:31,917
Population:387,263
Population As Of:2002
Catholics:31,206
Catholics Percent:8.1
Bishop:Jean Désiré Razafinirina

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Morombe (Latin: Moromben(sis)) is a diocese located in the ecclesiastical province of Toliara in Madagascar. The episcopal see is in the city of Morombe.

History

On April 25, 1960, Pope John XXIII established the Diocese of Morombe by partitioning the Diocese of Morondava. The new diocese contained the districts of Manja, Beroroha, Morombe, and Ankazoabo.[1] Joseph Zimmermann, M.S.F., was the first bishop.[2], the diocese included 200 primary schools, seven secondary schools, and seven missionary hospitals.[3]

Leadership

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Notes and References

  1. Africae gentes . . 30 January 1961 . 53 . 1 . 18–20 . la . 0001-5199.
  2. News: Un nouvel évêque missionnaire suisse . . 15 June 1960 . 90 . 138 . 3 . fr.
  3. Knie-Górna . Jadwiga . Jestem, by służyć . Przewodnik Katolicki . December 2003 . pl . 0137-8384.