Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou

Apostolica Praefectura Makokouensis

Bishop(s)

Joseph Koerber, C.S.Sp., Prefect

General Information

Type of Jurisdiction: Prefecture Apostolic
Erected: 19 March 2003
Prefecture
Rite: Latin (or Roman)
Country: Gabon
Square Kilometers: 40,000 (15,450 Square Miles)
Mailing Address: B.P. 20, Makokou, Gabon
Telephone: (07)16.72.32

Past and Present Ordinaries

Joseph Koerber, C.S.Sp. (19 Mar 2003 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
19 March 2003	Erected	Diocese of Oyem	Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou (erected)

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

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

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

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

Joseph Koerber, C.S.Sp. (Prefect: 19 Mar 2003)

Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

None