Chronology of Catholic Dioceses:Liberia

See a list of abbreviations used in this list. See also our listing of current ecclesial jurisdictions.

1514

Funchal (established by the Portuguese, see footnote) - Portugal

1534

São Tomé (detached from Funchal) - São Tomé e Principe

1842

The Two Guineas and Senegambia (AP, detached from Funchal, and from São Tomé) - West African coast between the Senegal River and the Oranje River, except Loanda/Angola

1846

The Two Guineas and Senegambia (AV) - West African coast between the Senegal River and the Oranje River, except Loanda/Angola

1858

Sierra Leone (AV, detached from The Two Guineas and Senegambia, AV) - Sierra Leone, Liberia, French Guinea

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1903

Liberia (AP, detached from Sierra Leone AV) - Liberia

1934

Liberia (AV) - Liberia

1950

Monrovia (AV, new name, previously Liberia AV) - Liberia

1950

Cape Palmas (AP, detached from Liberia AV) - Liberia

1962

Cape Palmas (AV) - Liberia

1981

Monrovia (Metr.) - Liberia

1981

Cape Palmas - Liberia

1986

Gbarnga (detached from Monrovia) - Liberia