Roman Catholic Diocese of Tambacounda explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Tambacounda |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Tambacundanus |
| Country: | Senegal |
| Metropolitan: | Dakar |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area Km2: | 59,602 |
| Population: | 409,000 |
| Population As Of: | 2004 |
| Catholics: | 7,500 |
| Catholics Percent: | 1.8 |
| Bishop: | Paul Abel Mamba Diatta |
| Emeritus Bishops: | Jean-Noël Diouf |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tambacounda (la|Tambacundan(us), French: Diocèse catholique romain de Tambacounda) is a diocese located in the city of Tambacounda in the ecclesiastical province of Dakar in Senegal.
History
- August 13, 1970: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Tambacounda from the Diocese of Kaolack and Diocese of Saint-Louis du Sénégal
- April 17, 1989: Promoted as Diocese of Tambacounda
Special churches
- The cathedral is Cathédrale Marie Reine de l’Univers in Tambacounda, which is located in the Medina Coura neighborhood of the town.
Leadership
- Prefect Apostolic of Tambacounda (Roman rite)
- Bishops of Tambacounda (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jean-Noël Diouf (1989.04.17 – 2017.08.05)
- Bishop Paul Abel Mamba Diatta (2021.11.04 – ...)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Senegal
External links
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