Roman Catholic Diocese of Dassa-Zoumé

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dassa–Zoumé (Latin: Dioecesis Dassana–Zumensis) is a diocese located in the city of Dassa-Zoumé in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin. Since 12 of February 2015 the diocese has a new bishop and is no more a vacant see (sede vacante).

History
  • June 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Dassa-Zoumé from the Diocese of Abomey

Leadership
  • Bishops of Dassa-Zoumé (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Antoine Ganyé (June 10, 1995 - August 21, 2010); appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Cotonou
    • Mgr François Gnonhossou,SMA (February 12, 2015 -)

See also
  • Roman Catholicism in Benin

References



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