Vicariate Apostolic of Makokou

Historical Details

• Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou
  • Latin Name: Makokouensis
  • Erected: 19 March 2003
  • Prefecture
  • Country: Gabon
  • Square Kilometers: 40,000 (15,450 Square Miles)

Past and Present Ordinaries

• Joseph Laurent Koerber, C.S.Sp. (7 Mar 2003 Appointed - 6 Jan 2022 Retired)
• Severin Nziengui Mangandza, C.S.Sp. (6 Jan 2022 Appointed - )

Historical Summary

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
Prefecture Apostolic of Makokou
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
Vicariate Apostolic of Makokou
2014	22,438	53,900	41.6%	6	2	8	2,804		4	7	4	ap2015
2017	27,600	57,000	48.4%	7	2	9	3,066		2	6	5	ap2018
2020	23,000	53,607	42.9%	4	2	6	3,833		2	6	5	ap2021
2022	26,740	52,720	50.7%	11	1	12	2,228		1	5	5	ap2023

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Joseph Laurent Koerber, C.S.Sp. (Prefect: 7 Mar 2003; Vicar Apostolic: 11 Jul 2014 to 6 Jan 2022)
• Severin Nziengui Mangandza, C.S.Sp. (Vicar Apostolic: 6 Jan 2022 - )

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• None

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