Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Nouakchott

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouakchott

Roman Catholic Diocese of Nouakchott

Latin Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction in Mauritania

The Diocese of Nouakchott is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church situated in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is the only Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Mauritania. The Cathedral of St. Joseph is located in Nouakchott.

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History

Leadership

  • Bishops of Nouakchott
    • Archbishop (titular)[1] Michel-Jules-Joseph-Marie Bernard (died 2 January 1993), C.S.Sp. (15 January 1966 – 21 December 1973)
    • Bishop Robert Marie Jean Victor de Chevigny (died 11 June 2011), C.S.Sp. (21 December 1973 – 10 July 1995)
    • Bishop Martin Albert Happe, M. Afr. (10 July 1995 – 10 February 2024)
    • Bishop Victor Ndione (10 February 2024 – )[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Archbishop Michel-Jules-Joseph-Marie Bernard, C.S.Sp". Catholic-Hierarchy.
  2. [2]
    "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-02-15.



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