Diocese of Ambatondrazaka
| Diocese of Ambatondrazaka Dioecesis Ambatondrazakaënsis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Metropolitan | Toamasina |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 21,436 km2 (8,276 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2006) 1,151,830 220,000 (19.1%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop elect | Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina |
Diocese of Ambatondrazaka — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka (Latin: Ambatondrazakaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar, in the ecclesiastical province of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toamasina (in Toamasina, Madagascar).
History
- May 21, 1959: Established as Diocese of Ambatondrazaka from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Diégo-Suarez and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Tananarive
Leadership
- Bishops of Ambatondrazaka
- François Vòllaro, O.SS.T. (1959.12.19 – 1993.03.06)
- Antoine Scopelliti, O.SS.T. (1993.03.06 - 2015.04.11)
- Jean de Dieu Raoelison (11 April 2015 – 5 June 2023)[1]
- Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina
Coadjutor Bishops
- Antoine Scopelliti, O.SS.T. (1991-1993)
Auxiliary Bishop
- Gaetano Di Pierro, S.C.I. (2001-2006), appointed Bishop of Moramanga
See also
- Roman Catholicism in Madagascar
- List of Roman Catholic dioceses in Madagascar
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[2]
References
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 05.06.2023" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q866824