Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokossa

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokossa (Latin: Dioecesis Lokossaënsis) is a diocese located in the city of Lokossa in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

History

11 March 1968: Established as Diocese of Lokossa from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou

Bishops

Bishops of Lokossa (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
- Bishop Coffi Roger Anoumou (since 4 Mar 2023)
- Bishop Victor Agbanou ( 5 July 2000 - 4 Mar 2023)
- Bishop Robert Sastre (2 March 1972 – 16 January 2000)
- Bishop Christophe Adimou (11 March 1968 – 28 June 1971), appointed Archbishop of Cotonou
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Paul Kouassivi Vieira, appointed Bishop of Djougou in 1995

See also

Roman Catholicism in Benin

References

External links

GCatholic.org ^{[self-published]}

v t e Catholic dioceses in Benin
Province of Cotonou	Archdiocese of Cotonou Diocese of Abomey Diocese of Dassa–Zoumé Diocese of Lokossa Diocese of Porto Novo
Province of Parakou	Archdiocese of Parakou Diocese of Djougou Diocese of Kandi Diocese of N'Dali Diocese of Natitingou
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