Roman Catholic Diocese of Gbarnga
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gbarnga (Latin: Gbarngan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gbarnga in the Ecclesiastical province of Monrovia in Liberia.
Diocese of Gbarnga Dioecesis Gbarnganus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Liberia |
| Metropolitan | Monrovia |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 34,100 km2 (13,200 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 970,000 14,300 (1.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Anthony Fallah Borwah |
History
- November 17, 1986: Established as Diocese of Gbarnga from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Monrovia
Leadership
- Bishops of Gbarnga (Roman rite)
- Bishop Benedict Dotu Sekey (1986.11.17 – 2000.12.13)
- Bishop Lewis Jerome Zeigler (2002.05.30 — 2009.07.11), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Monrovia
- Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah (since March 21, 2011)
See also
- Catholic Church in Liberia
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