Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand-Bassam
| Diocese of Grand-Bassam Dioecesis Bassam Maioris | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Côte d'Ivoire |
| Metropolitan | Abidjan |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 8,354 km2 (3,225 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 962,886 230,841 (24.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Paul Dacoury-Tabley |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand-Bassam (Latin: Bassam Maioris) is a diocese located in the city of Grand-Bassam in the Ecclesiastical province of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire.
History
- June 8, 1982: Established as Diocese of Grand-Bassam from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abidjan
Special churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sacré Cœur in Grand-Bassam.
Leadership
- Bishops of Grand-Bassam (Roman rite)
- Bishop Paul Dacoury-Tabley (since 1994.12.19)
- Bishop Joseph Akichi (1982.06.08 – 1993.04.05)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 5°12′N 3°44′W / 5.200°N 3.733°W
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