Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Oyem |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Oyemen(sis) |
| Country: | Gabon |
| Metropolitan: | Libreville |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 84,540 |
| Population: | 159,615 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 78,020 |
| Catholics Percent: | 48.9 |
| Bishop: | Jean-Vincent Ondo Eyene |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem (Latin: Oyemen(sis), French: Diocèse catholique romain d'Oyem) is a diocese located in the city of Oyem in the ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.
History
- 29 May 1969: Established as Diocese of Oyem from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Libreville
- 19 March 2003: Lost territory to the erection of the Apostolic Prefecture of Makokou.[1]
Bishops of Oyem
- François Ndong (29 May 1969 – 23 August 1982)
- Basile Mvé Engone, S.D.B. (23 August 1982 – 3 April 1998), appointed archbishop of Libreville
- Jean-Vincent Ondo Eyene (18 March 2000[2] – present)
- Coadjutor Bishops
See also
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Notes and References
- Rinunce e Nomine, 19.03.2003. Holy See Press Office . 19 March 2003 . 26 July 2022. it .
- Rinunce e Nomine, 18.03.2000. Holy See Press Office . 18 March 2000 . 26 July 2022 . it .
