Diocese of Ziguinchor

• April 25, 1939: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Ziguinchor from Apostolic Vicariate of Dakar • July 10, 1952: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Ziguinchor • September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Ziguinchor ==Special churches==

• The cathedral is Cathédrale Saint Antoine de Padoue in Ziguinchor. ==Bishops==

• Prefects Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite) • Fr. Giuseppe Fayec, C.S.Sp. (1939.05.31 – 1947) • Fr. Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (1947.06.13 – 1952.07.10 see below) • Vicar Apostolic of Ziguinchor (Roman rite) • Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (see above 1952.07.10 – 1955.09.14 see below) • Bishops of Ziguinchor (Roman rite) • Bishop Prosper Dodds, C.S.Sp. (see above 1955.09.14 – 1966.02.15) • Bishop Augustin Sagna (1966.09.29 – 1995.10.23) • Bishop Maixent Coly (1995.10.23 – 2010.08.24) • Bishop Paul Abel Mamba Diatta (2012.01.25 – 2021.11.04) • Bishop Jean Baptiste Valter Manga (since 20 June 2024) Coadjutor Bishop • Maixent Coly (1993-1995) ==See also==