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Diocese of Banjul
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The Diocese of Banjul, covering The Gambia, was promoted to a diocese in 1957 and is immediately subject to the Holy See. Bishop Gabriel Mendy, C.S.Sp., has led it since 2017.
- Bishop
- Most Rev. Gabriel Mendy, C.S.Sp.
- Latin name
- Baniulen(sis)
- Erected
- 9 May 1974 (origins 1957)
- Cathedral
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Assumption
- Rank
- Diocese Immediately Subject To The Holy See
- Rite
- Latin
- Catholics
- 42,400
- Parishes
- 20
- Catholics per parish
- 2,120
- Chancery
- Bishop’s House, 46 Atlantic Boulevard, Fajara, P.O. Box 165, Banjul
Contact as printed in the Annuario Pontificio.
Neighbouring dioceses
- Diocese of Kaolack SN 101 km
- Diocese of Ziguinchor SN 110 km
- Diocese of Thiès SN 150 km
- Archdiocese of Dakar SN 159 km
- Diocese of Bissau GW 216 km
- Diocese of Kolda SN 250 km
Parishes near the see
- St Francis · Kunkunjang 1 km
- St Anthony's Church Kololi 2 km
- Blessed Sacrament · Serrakunda 2 km
- Holy Cross Church Brusubi 2 km
- Church of the Blessed Sacrament Kanifing Estate 2 km
- Star of the Sea · Bakau 2 km
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Sources: official site + Wikipedia · Annuario code 001000819 · ontology v0.3.2 · updated 2026-06-08