Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.
MV Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception
History
- 5 April 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah
- 14 September 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo
Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo.
Leadership
- Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Aristide Gonsallo: 24 October 2015 - Present
- Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M.: 3 January 2007 – 17 October 2012
- Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton: 29 January 2000 – 5 March 2005, appointed Archbishop of Cotonou
- Bishop Vincent Mensah: 21 September 1970 – 29 January 2000
- Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A.: 6 July 1958 – 1 January 1969
See also
References
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