Catholic Church
in
Republic of Djibouti (Djibouti)
Catholic ChurchinRepublic of Djibouti (Djibouti) | |
Also known as: Dschibuti (Deutsch), Yibuti (español), Gibuti (Italiano), Djibouti (français, PortuguĂȘs), DĆŒibuti (polski), ććžæ (æŁé«äžæ), ăžăă (æ„æŹèȘ), Dzibutum (latine)
Roman Rite (1): Djibouti
by Type | by Name | by Ecclesiastical Province
Changes in Dioceses | Vacant Dioceses | Former Dioceses
Apostolic Nunciature: Djibouti 
Conference of Bishops: ConfĂ©rence des EvĂȘques Latins dans les RĂ©gions Arabes (C.E.L.R.A.) 
International Meeting of Bishopsâ Conferences: Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (A.M.E.C.E.A.) 
International Meeting of Bishopsâ Conferences: Symposium des ConfĂ©rences Episcopales dâAfrique et de Madagascar (S.C.E.A.M.)
Saints: 1 Saint
Continent: Eastern and Central Africa
Capital: Djibouti
Area: 23,180 kmÂČ
Population: 865,267
Former Name: Afars and Issas, French Somaliland
Neighbouring Countries: â Ethiopia 
, â Eritrea 
, â Yemen 
, â Somalia 
Religions: Muslim 94%, Christian 6%
Languages: French (official), Arabic (official), Somali, Afar
Ethnic Groups: Somali 60%, Afar 35%, other 5% (includes French, Arab, Ethiopian, and Italian)
Motto: Itixaad, Gudboonaan, Ammaan (Somali); UnitĂ©, ĂgalitĂ©, Paix (French) (Unity, Equality, Peace)
Area: 23,200 kmÂČ
Catholic Population: 5,000 Catholics (0.5% of 931,000 total)
Pastoral Centres: 5 parishes
Clergy: 1 bishop (diocesan), 3 priests (diocesan)
Non-Clergy: 24 religious (sisters), 3 major seminarians, 1 missionary, 6 catechists
Last updated on 2025.12.21
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