Roman Catholic Diocese of Djougou
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Djougou ({{langx|la|Dioecesis Diuguensis}}) is a diocese located in the city of Djougou in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.
History
- 10 June 1995: Established as Diocese of Djougou from the Diocese of Natitingou
- October 1995: Caritas Développement Djougou was established as the social arm of the diocese.caritasbenin.org: [https://www.caritasbenin.org/actions/notrereseau/caritas-djougou/ Caritas Djougou]
Leadership
- Bishops of Djougou (Roman rite)
- Bishop Bernard de Clairvaux Toha Wontacien, O.S.F.S.: 12 February 2022 – Present
- Bishop Paul Kouassivi Vieira: 1 October 1995 – 21 March 2019
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/djou0.htm GCatholic.org] Wikipedia:SPS
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Djougou, Roman Catholic Diocese of
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