Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Nzérékoré
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale du Cœur Immaculé de Marie de Nzérékoré | |
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| Location | Nzérékoré |
| Country |  Guinea |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral[1] (French: Cathédrale du Cœur Immaculé de Marie de Nzérékoré)[2][3] or just Nzérékoré Cathedral, is the name given to a religious building of the Catholic Church which is located in the town of Nzérékoré the second largest city in the African country of Guinea.[4]
The cathedral follows the Roman Catholic or Latin rite and serves as the seat of the diocese of Nzérékoré (Dioecesis Nzerekorensis) which was created in 1937 by Pope Pius XI by the Bull "Quo ex Evangelii".
It is under the pastoral responsibility of the Bishop Raphael Balla Guilavogui.
See also
References
- ^ Cathédrale du Cœur-Immaculé de Marie, Nzérékoré
- ^ Vieira, Gérard (2005-01-01). L'église catholique en Guinée à l'épreuve de Sékou Touré, 1958-1984 (in French). KARTHALA Editions. ISBN 9782845866102.
- ^ "Les prêtres - Paroisse Notre Dame au pays d'Alencon".
- ^ "N'Zérékoré-Célébration du centenaire". www.tamtamguinee.com. Retrieved 2016-05-13.