Roman Catholic Diocese of Bata

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bata (Latin: Bataën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bata in the Ecclesiastical province of Malabo in Equatorial Guinea.

History

• August 9, 1965: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Río Muni from the Apostolic Vicariate of Fernando Poo
• May 3, 1966: Promoted as Diocese of Bata

Leadership

• Bishops of Bata (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Juan Matogo Oyana, C.M.F. (since 2002.05.11)
  • Bishop Anacleto Sima Ngua (1982.11.19 – 2002.05.11)
  • Archbishop Rafael María Nze Abuy, C.M.F. (1980.06.26 – 1982.10.21)
  • Archbishop Rafael María Nze Abuy, C.M.F. (1966.05.03 – 1974.05.09)
• Vicars Apostolic of Río Muni (Roman rite)
  • Archbishop Rafael María Nze Abuy, C.M.F. (1965.08.09 – 1966.05.03)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Equatorial Guinea

Sources

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 1°52′01″N 9°46′10″E / 1.8670°N 9.7694°E / 1.8670; 9.7694