Diocese of Maradi
Roman Catholic diocese in Niger
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The Diocese of Maradi (Latin: Dioecesis Maradensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in Maradi in Niger. It is a suffragan in the province which includes the metropolitan archdiocese of Niamey.
CountryNiger
MetropolitanNiamey
Area1,065,560 km2 (411,420 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
- (as of 2022)
- 8,830,000
- 2,039 (.0%)
Diocese of Maradi Dioecesis Maradensis | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Niger |
| Metropolitan | Niamey |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 1,065,560 km2 (411,420 sq mi) |
Population
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| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Ignatius Anipu, M. Afr. |
| Bishops emeritus | Ambroise Ouédraogo |
History
- March 13, 2001: Established as Diocese of Maradi from Diocese of Niamey
Leadership
- Bishops of Maradi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ambroise Ouédraogo (13 March 2001 – 22 February 2025)
- Bishop Ignatius Anipu (since 22 February 2025)
See also
Sources
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