Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antsiranana

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antsiranana

The Archdiocese of Antsiranana is a Roman Catholic Archdiocese in Madagascar. It was elevated to an Archdiocese in December 1958 during the transition from French colony to independence. Its current name was adopted in 1989, where it previously had been called the Archdiocese of Diego Suarez. It had a total population of about 2,211,890 in 2004. About 15.5% of the residents were Catholic. 46 Priests operate in the Archdiocese, making for a ratio of 7,464 Catholics per Priest. The Archbishop is Michel Malo.

List of Dioceses and Bishops in the Archdiocese

  • Archdiocese of Antsiranana
    • Ambanja - Vacant
    • Mahajanga - Joseph Ignace Randrianasolo
    • Port-Bergé - Armand Toasy

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