Apostolic Vicariate of Makokou
The Apostolic Vicariate of Makokou is the last Roman Catholic missionary jurisdiction in Gabon, Equatorial Africa (the rest of the country forms the ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Libreville), hence exempt, i.e. directly under authority of the Holy See and its Roman Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (Propaganda Fide).
Its cathedral episocopal see is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Victoires, devoted to Our Lady of Victory, in Makokou, the regional capital of the Ogooué-Ivindo province in northern Gabon.
History
On 2003.03.07, it was established as Apostolic Prefecture of Makokou, on territory split off from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem.
On 2014.07.11, it was promoted as Apostolic Vicariate, hence entitled to a titular bishop; its first and only incumbent was so promoted, and remains in office.
Ordinaries
- Apostolic Prefect of Makokou
- Father Joseph Koerber, Holy Ghost Fathers (C.S.Sp.) (2003.03.07 – 2014.07.11 see below)
- Apostolic Vicars of Makokou
- Joseph Koerber, C.S.Sp. (see above 2014.07.11 – ...), Titular Bishop of Siccenna (2014.07.11 – ...)