Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaolack
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaolack
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Diocese of Kaolack
Dioecesis Kaolackensis |
Map of the Diocese of Kaolack |
| Location |
| Country |
Senegal |
| Metropolitan |
Dakar |
| Statistics |
| Area |
21,299 km2 (8,224 sq mi) |
Population
- Total
- Catholics |
(as of 2004)
1,741,000
14,450 (0.8%) |
| Information |
| Rite |
Latin Rite |
| Current leadership |
| Bishop |
Benjamin Ndiaye |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaolack (Latin: Kaolacken(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kaolack in the Ecclesiastical province of Dakar in Senegal.
History
- February 21, 1957: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Kaolack from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dakar and Diocese of Ziguinchor
- July 6, 1965: Promoted as Diocese of Kaolack
Special churches
- The cathedral is Cathédrale Saint-Théophile in Kaolack.
Leadership
- Bishops of Kaolack (Roman rite)
- Bishop Benjamin Ndiaye (since 2001.06.15)
- Cardinal-designate Archbishop Théodore-Adrien Sarr (1974.07.01 – 2000.06.02)
- Bishop Théophile Albert Cadoux, M.S.C. (1965.07.06 – 1974.07.01)
- Prefects Apostolic of Kaolack (Roman rite)
- Bishop Théophile Albert Cadoux, M.S.C. (1957.03.29 – 1965.07.06)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Senegal
- Religious organizations established in 1957
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Senegal stubs
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