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Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahajanga (Latin: Mahagiangan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Mahajanga in the ecclesiastical province of Antsiranana in Madagascar.

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History

  • March 15, 1923: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Majunga from the Apostolic Vicariate of Diégo-Suarez
  • September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Majunga
  • October 28, 1989: Renamed as Diocese of Mahajanga

Bishops

Vicars Apostolic of Majunga
  • Paul-Auguste-Marie Pichot, C.S.Sp. (1923.03.16 – 1940.05.10)
  • Jean Wolff, C.S.Sp. (1941.07.08 – 1947.02.13)
  • Jean Batiot, C.S.Sp. (1947.02.13 – 1953.08.31)
  • Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1954.02.22 – 1955.09.14)
Bishops of Majunga
  • Jean David, C.S.Sp. (1955.09.14 – 1978.04.27)
  • Armand Gaétan Razafindratandra (1978.04.27 – 1989.10.28)
Bishops of Mahajanga

Coadjutor Bishop

Auxiliary Bishops

  • Michel Malo, Ist. del Prado (1988 – 1993), appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Antsiranana; later returned here as Bishop
  • Armand Toasy (1984 – 1987), appointed Bishop of Miarinarivo
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