Roman Catholicism in Liberia

Roman Catholicism in Liberia

The Roman Catholic Church in Liberia is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome.

There around 166,000 Catholics in Liberia - 5.8% of the population. There are 3 dioceses including 1 archdiocese:

* Monrovia
** Cape Palmas
** Gbarnga

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[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/sclr1.html Catholic Hierarchy]


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