Diocese of Gbarnga Dioecesis Gbarnganus | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country |  Liberia |
| Metropolitan | Monrovia |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 34,100 km2 (13,200 sq mi) |
| Population - Total - Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2004) 970,000 14,300 (1.5%) |
| Information | |
| Rite | Latin Rite |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Anthony Fallah Borwah |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gbarnga (Latin : Gbarngan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gbarnga in the Ecclesiastical province of Monrovia in Liberia.
Coordinates: 6°59′37″N9°28′04″W / 6.9937°N 9.4677°W
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