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Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo

Coordinates: 6°28′19″N 2°37′09″E / 6.47194°N 2.61917°E / 6.47194; 2.61917
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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.

Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception

History

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

Special churches

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

Leadership

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See also

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References

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6°28′19″N 2°37′09″E / 6.47194°N 2.61917°E / 6.47194; 2.61917