Apostolic Vicariate of Makokou
The Apostolic Vicariate of Makokou (French: Vicariat apostolique de Makokou) is the last
vicariate is directly under authority of the Holy See and its Dicastery for Evangelization
.
Its episcopal seat is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Victoires, devoted to
Ogooué-Ivindo
province in northern Gabon.
History
On 19 March 2003, it was established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Makokou, on territory split off from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem.[1]
On 11 July 2014, it was promoted to the status of an
Apostolic Vicariate,[2] which is normally led by a titular bishop
.
Ordinaries
- Apostolic Prefect of Makokou
- Father Joseph Koerber,
- Apostolic Vicars of Makokou
- Joseph Koerber, C.S.Sp. (11 July 2014[2] – 6 January 2022),[3] titular bishop of Siccenna
- Father Severin Nziengui Mangandza, C.S.Sp. (6 January 2022[3] – present)
References
- ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 19.03.2003" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 19 March 2004. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Rinunce e nomine, 11.07.2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 06.01.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
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