Roman Catholic Diocese of Maradi
Appearance
Diocese of Maradi Dioecesis Maradensis | |
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Location | |
Country | Niger |
Metropolitan | Niamey |
Statistics | |
Area | 1,000,000 km2 (390,000 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 6,000,000 1,031 (.0%) |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Ambroise Ouédraogo |
The Diocese of Maradi (Latin: Dioecesis Maradensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in Maradi in Niger. It is a suffragan in the province which includes the metropolitan archdiocese of Niamey.
History
- March 13, 2001: Established as Diocese of Maradi from Diocese of Niamey
Leadership
- Bishops of Maradi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ambroise Ouédraogo (since March 13, 2001)
See also
Sources
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