Diocese of Djougou

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Bishop(s) Paul Kouassivi Vieira, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 10 June 1995 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Parakou Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Benin Square Kilometers: 11,126 (4,297 Square Miles) Mailing Address: B.P. 125, Djougou, Benin Telephone: 80.01.96 Fax: 80.00.66

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Paul Kouassivi Vieira (10 Jun 1995 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
10 June 1995	Erected	Diocese of Natitingou	Diocese of Djougou (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
1998	9,161	294,801	3.1%	10	8	18	508		8	28	7	ap2001
2001	10,441	313,576	3.3%	11	9	20	522		9	36	7	ap2003
2003	15,480	315,982	4.9%	16	8	24	645		10	38	10	ap2004
2004	17,221	338,650	5.1%	16	7	23	748		9	37	10	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Paul Kouassivi Vieira (Bishop: 10 Jun 1995 - )