The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kaga-Bandoro () is a diocese in Kaga-Bandoro in the ecclesiastical province of Bangui in the Central African Republic.
History The diocese was established on 28 June 1997, from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Bangui. The territory of the diocese was 95,000 km2 in extent. In 2023 the area had a reported population of 327,325 people, of whom 120,155 (36.7%) were Catholics. The diocese was to comprise 11 parishes, with 29 priests and 10 sisters.Pope appoints new Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro, Agenzia Fides release, 18 July 2005.
Special churches The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face in Kaga-Bandoro.
Leadership Bishops of Kaga-Bandoro (Roman Rite) François-Xavier Yombandje (28 June 1997 – 3 April 2004), appointed Bishop of Bossangoa Albert Vanbuel, S.D.B. (16 July 2005 – 27 September 2015), retired Zbigniew Tadeusz Kusy, O.F.M. (27 September 2015 – 31 March 2024) Victor Hugo Castillo Matarrita, M.C.C.I. (5 September 2024 – Present) Coadjutor Bishop
Zbigniew Tadeusz Kusy, O.F.M. (2014-2015)
See also Roman Catholicism in the Central African Republic
References
External links GCatholic.org