Roman Catholic Diocese of Sarh

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sarh (Latin: Sarhen(sis)) is a diocese in Sarh in the Ecclesiastical province of N'Djamena in Chad.

History
  • December 22, 1961: Established as Diocese of Fort-Archambault from the Diocese of Fort-Lamy
  • August 22, 1972: Renamed as Diocese of Sarh

Special churches

The cathedral is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Sarh.

Bishops

Ordinaries, in reverse chronological order

Bishops of Sarh, below

  • Miguel Ángel Sebastián Martínez MCCJ (October 10, 2018 – present)
  • Edmond Jitangar (October 11, 1991 – August 20, 2016), appointed Archbishop of N’Djaména
  • Matthias N’Gartéri Mayadi (March 7, 1987 – June 11, 1990), appointed Bishop of Moundou
  • Henri Véniat, S.J. (August 22, 1972 – March 7, 1987); see below

Bishop of Fort-Archambault, below

  • Henri Véniat, S.J. (December 22, 1961 – August 22, 1972); see above

Auxiliary bishop

See also

Roman Catholicism in Chad

Sources

9.1448°N 18.3840°E / 9.1448; 18.3840


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