Diocese of Yamoussoukro

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Bernard Agré (6 Mar 1992 Appointed - 19 Dec 1994 Appointed, Archbishop of Abidjan)
• Paul-Siméon Ahouanan Djro, O.F.M. (6 Dec 1995 Appointed - 12 Jan 2006 Appointed, Coadjutor Archbishop of Bouaké)
• Joseph Yapo Aké (21 Jul 2006 Appointed - 22 Nov 2008 Appointed, Archbishop of Gagnoa)
• Marcellin Yao Kouadio (1 Jul 2009 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1999	88,000	672,939	13.1%	19	16	35	2,514		23	45	13	ap2000
2000	89,000	684,360	13.0%	28	8	36	2,472	1	10	61	13	ap2001
2001	90,000	685,000	13.1%	28	15	43	2,093	2	18	63	14	ap2002
2002	92,160	685,840	13.4%	30	14	44	2,094	2	19	68	14	ap2003
2003	123,567	955,662	12.9%	32	8	40	3,089	2	14	68	14	ap2004
2004	125,651	958,782	13.1%	35	10	45	2,792	2	15	62	14	ap2005

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Bernard Agré (Bishop: 6 Mar 1992 to 19 Dec 1994)
• Paul-Siméon Ahouanan Djro, O.F.M. (Bishop: 6 Dec 1995 to 12 Jan 2006)
• Joseph Yapo Aké (Bishop: 21 Jul 2006 to 22 Nov 2008)
• Marcellin Yao Kouadio (Bishop: 1 Jul 2009 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• None