Diocese of Alindao

Dioecesis Alindaoensis

Bishop(s)

Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa, Bishop
Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp., Bishop Emeritus

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
Erected: 18 December 2004
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Bangui
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Central African Republic
Square Kilometers: 18,475 (7,135 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: Eveche Alindao, c/o Maison Saint Charles, B.P. 780, Bangui, Rep. Centrafricaine

Past and Present Ordinaries

Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp. (18 Dec 2004 Appointed - 19 Mar 2014 Retired)
Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (19 Mar 2014 Succeeded - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
18 December 2004	Erected	Diocese of Bangassou	Diocese of Alindao (erected)

Year Catholics Total Population Percent Catholic Diocesan Priests Religious Priests Total Priests Catholics Per Priest Permanent Deacons Male Religious Female Religious Parishes Source

2004 38,000 160,000 23.8% 13 2 15 2,533 4 12 5 ap2005

2006 39,214 162,000 24.2% 9 2 11 3,564 4 12 5 ap2007

2012 64,242 181,500 35.4% 12 1 13 4,941 1 11 5 ap2013

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2004	38,000	160,000	23.8%	13	2	15	2,533	4	12	5	ap2005
2006	39,214	162,000	24.2%	9	2	11	3,564	4	12	5	ap2007
2012	64,242	181,500	35.4%	12	1	13	4,941	1	11	5	ap2013

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp. (Bishop: 18 Dec 2004 to 19 Mar 2014)
Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (Priest: 18 Dec 2004; Coadjutor Bishop: 14 May 2012; Bishop: 19 Mar 2014)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None