Diocese of Gamboma
Roman Catholic diocese in the Republic of the Congo
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gamboma (Latin: Dioecesis Gambomensis) is a Catholic diocese located in the town of Gamboma in the ecclesiastical province of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo.
Country
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the CongoArea38,400 km2 (14,800 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
- (as of 2013)
- 193,000
- 110,000 (57%)
Diocese of Gamboma Dioecesis Gambomensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Ecclesiastical province | Brazzaville |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 38,400 km2 (14,800 sq mi) |
Population
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| Parishes | 7 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 22 February 2013 (13 years ago) |
| Cathedral | Cathédrale Saint-Pie-X |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Urbain Ngassongo |
History
On 22 February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI established the Diocese of Gamboma from the Diocese of Owando.[1][2]
Ordinaries
- Urbain Ngassongo (2013–present)
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