Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Parakou
The Archdiocese of Parakou (Latin: Archidioecesis Parakuensis) is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Parakou in Benin.
History
- 1948.05.13: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Parakou from the Apostolic Prefecture of Niamey, Niger
- 1964.02.10: Promoted as Diocese of Parakou
- 1997.10.16: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Parakou
Special churches
The seat of the archbishop is Cathédrale Saints Pierre et Paul in Parakou.
Leadership
- Metropolitan Archbishops of Parakou (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Pascal N’Koué (since 2011.06.14)
- Archbishop Fidèle Agbatchi (2004.04.14 – 2010.11.04, resigned)
- Archbishop Nestor Assogba (1997.10.16 – 1999.10.29)
- Bishops of Parakou (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Nestor Assogba (1976.04.10 - 1997.10.16)
Suffragan dioceses
References
| Province of Cotonou | |
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| Province of Parakou | |
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- Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin
- Religious organizations established in 1948
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