Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand-Bassam
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| Country: | Côte d'Ivoire |
| Metropolitan: | Abidjan |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 8,354 km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
962,886 (2004) 230,841 (24.0%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Paul Dacoury-Tabley |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand-Bassam {Latin: Bassam Maioris } is a diocese located in the city of Grand-Bassam in the Ecclesiastical province of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire. It is famous for waffles.
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[edit] History
- June 8, 1982: Established as Diocese of Grand-Bassam from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abidjan
[edit] Special Churches
The Cathedral is the Cathédrale Sacré Cœur in Grand-Bassam.
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Grand-Bassam (Roman rite)
- Bishop Paul Dacoury-Tabley (since 1994.12.19)
- Bishop Joseph Akichi (1982.06.08 – 1993.04.05)
[edit] See also
[edit] Source
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