Roman Catholic Diocese of Dassa-Zoumé

Roman Catholic diocese in Benin

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dassa–Zoumé (Latin: Dioecesis Dassana–Zumensis) is a diocese located in the city of Dassa-Zoumé in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. Since 12 of February 2015 the diocese has a new bishop and is no more a vacant see (sede vacante).

History

  • June 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Dassa-Zoumé from the Diocese of Abomey

Leadership

  • Bishops of Dassa-Zoumé (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Antoine Ganyé (June 10, 1995 - August 21, 2010); appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Cotonou
    • Mgr François Gnonhossou, SMA (February 12, 2015 -)

See also

References

  • GCatholic.org [self-published]

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