Roman Catholic Diocese of Maradi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maradi (Latin: Maraden(sis)) is a diocese located in Maradi in Niger. It is a suffragan in the province which includes the metropolitan archdiocese of Niamey.
Diocese of Maradi Dioecesis Mindelensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Niger |
| Metropolitan | Niamey |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 1,000,000 km2 (390,000 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 6,000,000 1,031 (.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Ambroise Ouédraogo |
History
- March 13, 2001: Established as Diocese of Maradi from Diocese of Niamey
Leadership
- Bishops of Maradi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ambroise Ouédraogo (since March 13, 2001)
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Niger
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