The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyem (Latin: Oyemen(sis), French: Diocèse catholique romain d'Oyem) is a diocese located in the city of Oyem in the ecclesiastical province of Libreville in Gabon.
History
- 29 May 1969: Established as Diocese of Oyem from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Libreville
- 19 March 2003: Lost territory to the erection of the Apostolic Prefecture of Makokou.[1]
Bishops of Oyem
- François Ndong (29 May 1969 – 23 August 1982)
- Basile Mvé Engone, S.D.B. (23 August 1982 – 3 April 1998), appointed archbishop of Libreville
- Jean-Vincent Ondo Eyene (18 March 2000[2] – present)
- Basile Mvé Engone, S.D.B. (1980-1982)
References
- 1."Rinunce e Nomine, 19.03.2003" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. March 19, 2003. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- 2."Rinunce e Nomine, 18.03.2000" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. March 18, 2000. Retrieved July 26, 2022.