Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Koumra

Roman Catholic Diocese of Koumra

Roman Catholic Diocese of Koumra

Catholic diocese in Chad

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Koumra is a diocese located in Mandoul in the ecclesiastical province of N'Djaména in Chad.

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History

The Diocese of Mafinga was established by Pope Francis from the Archdiocese of N'Djaména on August 12, 2023, and Samuel Mbairabé Tibingar was named the first bishop.[2] He was consecrated on November 12, 2023, by Archbishop Edmond Djitangar.[3] The cathedral of the diocese is St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    EWTN. "Le pape François érige un nouveau diocèse catholique au Tchad et nomme son premier évêque". ACI Afrique. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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    "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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    EWTN. "Pioneer Catholic Bishop of New Diocese in Chad Urged to "be attentive to all"". ACI Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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    EWTN. "Pope Francis Erects New Catholic Diocese in Chad, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary". ACI Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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