Roman Catholic Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana
| Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana Dioecesis Fenoarivensis-Atsinananensis | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Metropolitan | Toamasina |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 25,000 km2 (9,700 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 739,116 110,850 (15.0%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop elect | Marek Ochlak |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Latin: Fenoariven(sis) – Atsinananen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Fenoarivo Atsinanana in the ecclesiastical province of Toamasina in Madagascar.
Its cathedral episcopal see is the Cathédrale Saint Maurice, in the city of Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Toamasina Province.
History
- 30 October 2000: Established as the Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Antsiranana
Leadership
- Bishops of Fenoarivo Atsinanana
- Désiré Tsarahazana (30 October 2000 - 10 February 2009), appointed Bishop of Toamasina; later cardinal
- Marcellin Randriamamonjy (10 February 2009 – 31 October 2024)
- Marek Ochlak (17 April 2025 – present), the last episcopal appointment made by Pope Francis, four days before he died.[1]
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[2]
References
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 17.04.2025" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q591786