Diocese of Maradi
| Diocese of Maradi Dioecesis Maradensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Niger |
| Metropolitan | Niamey |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 1,065,560 km2 (411,420 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2022) 8,830,000 2,039 (.0%) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Ignatius Anipu, M. Afr. |
| Bishops emeritus | Ambroise Ouédraogo |
The Diocese of Maradi (Latin: Dioecesis Maradensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese located in Maradi in Niger. It is a suffragan in the province which includes the metropolitan archdiocese of Niamey.
History
- March 13, 2001: Established as Diocese of Maradi from Diocese of Niamey
Leadership
- Bishops of Maradi (Roman rite)
- Bishop Ambroise Ouédraogo (13 March 2001 – 22 February 2025)
- Bishop Ignatius Anipu (since 22 February 2025)
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Maradi is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]