Roman Catholic Diocese of Abomey

Roman Catholic Diocese of Abomey

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Abomey (Latin: Dioecesis Abomeiensis) is a diocese located in the city of Abomey in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

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History

  • April 5, 1963: Established as Diocese of Abomey from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou and Diocese of Porto Novo

Leadership

  • Bishops of Abomey (Roman rite)
    • Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M. (2002.11.25 – 2007.01.03)
    • Bishop Lucien Monsi-Agboka (1963.04.05 – 2002.11.25)

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Benin

Source

Coordinates: 7°10′56″N 1°59′14″E / 7.18222°N 1.98722°E / 7.18222; 1.98722


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