Vicariate Apostolic of Makokou

Vicariatus Apostolicus Makokouensis

Bishop(s)

Joseph Laurent Koerber, C.S.Sp., Vicar Apostolic

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic
Elevated: 11 July 2014
Vicariate
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Gabon
Square Kilometers: 46,075 (17,796 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: B.P. 20, Makokou, Gabon
Telephone: (07)14.80.84

Historical Details

Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou
- Latin Name: Makokouensis
- Erected: 19 March 2003
- Prefecture
- Country: Gabon
- Square Kilometers: 40,000 (15,450 Square Miles)

Past and Present Ordinaries

Joseph Laurent Koerber, C.S.Sp. (7 Mar 2003 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou
19 March 2003	Erected	Diocese of Oyem	Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou (erected)
Vicariate Apostolic of Makokou
11 July 2014	Elevated	Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou	Vicariate Apostolic of Makokou

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

Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou

2003 85,000 245,000 34.7% 4 2 6 14,166 2 3 3 ap2004

2004 50,000 85,000 58.8% 4 2 6 8,333 2 3 3 ap2005

2010 23,100 53,607 43.1% 6 2 8 2,887 4 2 4 ap2011

Vicariate Apostolic of Makokou

2014 22,438 53,900 41.6% 6 2 8 2,804 4 7 4 ap2015

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou
2003	85,000	245,000	34.7%	4	2	6	14,166	2	3	3	ap2004
2004	50,000	85,000	58.8%	4	2	6	8,333	2	3	3	ap2005
2010	23,100	53,607	43.1%	6	2	8	2,887	4	2	4	ap2011
Vicariate Apostolic of Makokou
2014	22,438	53,900	41.6%	6	2	8	2,804	4	7	4	ap2015

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Joseph Laurent Koerber, C.S.Sp. (Prefect: 7 Mar 2003; Vicar Apostolic: 11 Jul 2014)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None

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