Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

History

• April 5, 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah
• September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo

Special churches

The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo.

Leadership

• Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
  • Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M. (2007.01.03 - 2012.10.17)
  • Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton (2000.01.29 – 2005.03.05), appointed Archbishop of Cotonou
  • Bishop Vincent Mensah (1970.09.21 – 2000.01.29)
  • Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A. (1958.07.06 – 1969.01.01)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Benin

External links

• GCatholic.org ^{[self-published]}