Prefecture Apostolic of Likouala

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Bishop(s) Jean Gardin, C.S.Sp., Prefect

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic Erected: 30 October 2000 Prefecture Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Congo Square Kilometers: 66,044 (25,509 Square Miles) Mailing Address: B.P. 1524, Brazzaville, Rep. du Congo

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Jean Gardin, C.S.Sp. (30 Oct 2000 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
30 October 2000	Erected	Diocese of Ouesso	Prefecture Apostolic of Likouala (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2000	21,000	72,000	29.2%	3	6	9	2,333		6	2	6	ap2001
2001	21,000	72,000	29.2%	3	4	7	3,000		5	8	6	ap2002
2002	20,000	75,000	26.7%	5	4	9	2,222		5	9	6	ap2003
2003	55,000	195,000	28.2%	4	4	8	6,875		6	12	6	ap2004
2004	50,000	175,000	28.6%	4	4	8	6,250		4	12	6	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Jean Gardin, C.S.Sp. (Prefect: 30 Oct 2000)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• None