| Diocese of Koumra | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Chad |
| Territory | Mandoul Region |
| Metropolitan | N'Djaména |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 17,330 km (6,690 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2023) 900,000 124,083 (4.86%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | August 12, 2023; 16 months ago (2023-08-12) |
| Cathedral | Sainte Thérèse de l'enfant Jésus |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Samuel Mbairabé Tibingar |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | Edmond Jitangar |
| Map | |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Koumra is a diocese located in Mandoul in the ecclesiastical province of N'Djaména in Chad.
History
The Diocese of Mafinga was established by Pope Francis from the Archdiocese of N'Djaména on August 12, 2023, and Samuel Mbairabé Tibingar was named the first bishop. He was consecrated on November 12, 2023, by Archbishop Edmond Djitangar. The cathedral of the diocese is St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.
References
- EWTN. "Le pape François érige un nouveau diocèse catholique au Tchad et nomme son premier évêque". ACI Afrique. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- EWTN. "Pioneer Catholic Bishop of New Diocese in Chad Urged to "be attentive to all"". ACI Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- EWTN. "Pope Francis Erects New Catholic Diocese in Chad, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary". ACI Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
External links
- https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/koum0.htm
- https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dkoum.html
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