Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga
| Diocese of Mahajanga Dioecesis Mahagianganus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Metropolitan | Antsiranana |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 71,900 km2 (27,800 sq mi) |
| Population Total Catholics |
(as of 2004) 992,794 142,447 (14.3%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Leo XIV |
| Bishop | Zygmunt Robaszkiewicz |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga (Latin: Mahagiangan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Mahajanga in the ecclesiastical province of Antsiranana in Madagascar.
History
- March 15, 1923: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Majunga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Diégo-Suarez
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Majunga
- October 28, 1989: Renamed as Diocese of Mahajanga
Bishops
- Vicars Apostolic of Majunga
- Paul-Auguste-Marie Pichot, C.S.Sp. (1923.03.16 – 1940.05.10)
- Jean Wolff, C.S.Sp. (1941.07.08 – 1947.02.13)
- Jean Batiot, C.S.Sp. (1947.02.13 – 1953.08.31)
- Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1954.02.22 – 1955.09.14)
- Bishops of Majunga
- Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1955.09.14 – 1978.04.27)
- Armand Gaétan Razafindratandra (1978.04.27 – 1989.10.28)
- Bishops of Mahajanga
- Armand Gaétan Razafindratandra (1989.10.28 – 1994.02.03)
- Michel Malo, Ist. del Prado (1996.03.29 – 1998.11.28)
- Joseph Ignace Randrianasolo (1999.06.03 – 2010.02.02)
- Roger Victor Rakotondrajao (2010.02.02 – 2018.11.03)
- Zygmunt Robaszkiewicz, M.S.F. (2022.11.19 – present)
Coadjutor Bishop
- Roger Victor Rakotondrajao (2008 – 2010)
Auxiliary Bishops
- Michel Malo, Ist. del Prado (1988 – 1993), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Antsiranana; later returned here as Bishop
- Armand Toasy (1984 – 1987), appointed Bishop of Miarinarivo
See also
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga is a diocese of the catholic church of the Catholic Church.[1]