Denis Komivi Amuzu-Dzakpah

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Denis Komivi Amuzu-Dzakpah (born 10 October 1943) is a Togolese Catholic bishop.

He was ordained a Priest of Lomé on 22 May 1972. He was appointed Archbishop of Lomé on 8 June 2007, and he was ordained bishop on 15 August 2007. [1]

Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 23 November 2019. [2]

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References

  1. "Denis Komivi Amuzu-Dzakpah". Catholic Hierarchy . Retrieved 16 June 2011.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments, 23.11.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Lomé
2007-2019
Succeeded by