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Roman Catholic Diocese of Makeni
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Makeni (Latin: Makenen(sis)) is a diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Freetown in Sierra Leone. The cathedral is the Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral in Makeni.[1]
Quick Facts Diocese of Makeni Dioecesis Makenensis, Location ...
Diocese of Makeni Dioecesis Makenensis | |
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Location | |
Country | Sierra Leone |
Metropolitan | North and North-West Province |
Headquarters | Makeni City |
Statistics | |
Area | 36,075 km2 (13,929 sq mi) |
Population - Total - Catholics | (as of 2004) 1,800,000 38,000 (2.1%) |
Information | |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Rite | Roman Rite |
Cathedral | Our Lady of Fatima, Makeni |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Bishop | Bishop Natale Paganelli |
Vicar General | Bob John H. Koroma |
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In 2012 a majority of priests in the diocese disagreed with the appointment of bishop Henry Aruna, after which sede vacante was declared in April 2012.[2]