Roman Catholic Diocese of Sarh

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sarh (Latin: Sarhen(sis)) is a diocese in Sarh in the Ecclesiastical province of N'Djamena in Chad.

History

  • December 22, 1961: Established as Diocese of Fort-Archambault from the Diocese of Fort-Lamy
  • August 22, 1972: Renamed as Diocese of Sarh

Special churches

The cathedral is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Sarh.

Leadership

  • Miguel Ángel Sebastián Martínez MCCJ (10 October 2018 – present)
  • Edmond Djitangar (11 October 1991 – 20 August 2016)
  • Matthias N’Gartéri Mayadi (7 March 1987 – 11 June 1990)
  • Henri Véniat, S.J. (22 August 1972 – 7 March 1987)

Bishops of Fort-Archambault

  • Henri Véniat, S.J. (22 December 1961 – 22 August 1972)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Chad

Sources

Coordinates: 9°08′41″N 18°23′02″E / 9.1448°N 18.3840°E / 9.1448; 18.3840

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