Roman Catholic Diocese of Kara
| Diocese of Kara Dioecesis Karaensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Togo |
| Metropolitan | Lomé |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 10,590 km2 (4,090 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics |
(as of 2004) 878,500 117,470 (13.4%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Jacques Danga Longa |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kara (Latin: Karaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Kara in the Ecclesiastical province of Lomé in Togo.
History
- July 1, 1994: Established as Diocese of Kara from the Diocese of Sokodé
Leadership
- Bishops of Kara (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jacques Danga Longa (January 7, 2009 – present), had previously been Coadjutor Bishop of the diocese
- Bishop Ignace Baguibassa Sambar-Talkena (November 30, 1996 - January 7, 2009)
- Bishop Ernest Patili Assi (July 1, 1994 – February 16, 1996)
See also
Sources
Coordinates: 9°33′09″N 1°11′19″E / 9.5526°N 1.1885°E
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