Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo (Latin: Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the Ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

History

April 5, 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah
September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo

The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo.

Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite)
- Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M. (2007.01.03 - 2012.10.17)
- Archbishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton (2000.01.29 – 2005.03.05)
- Bishop Vincent Mensah (1970.09.21 – 2000.01.29)
- Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A. (1958.07.06 – 1969.01.01)

Roman Catholic dioceses in Benin

Province of Cotonou	Archdiocese of Cotonou Diocese of Abomey Diocese of Dassa–Zoumé Diocese of Lokossa Diocese of Porto Novo

Province of Parakou	Archdiocese of Parakou Diocese of Djougou Diocese of Kandi Diocese of N’Dali Diocese of Natitingou

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