Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Porto Novo (Dioecesis Portus Novi) is a diocese located in the city of Porto Novo in the ecclesiastical province of Cotonou in Benin.

History

 * 5 April 1954: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Porto Novo from Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah
 * 14 September 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Porto Novo

Special churches
The Cathedral of the diocese is Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception in Porto Novo.

Leadership

 * Bishops of Porto Novo (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
 * Bishop Aristide Gonsallo: 24 October 2015 – Present
 * Bishop René-Marie Ehuzu, C.I.M.: 3 January 2007 – 17 October 2012
 * Bishop Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton: 29 January 2000 – 5 March 2005, appointed Archbishop of Cotonou
 * Bishop Vincent Mensah: 21 September 1970 – 29 January 2000
 * Bishop Noël Boucheix, S.M.A.: 6 July 1958 – 1 January 1969