Fidelis Rakotonarivo

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Bishop Fidelis Rakotonarivo (born 28 August 1956 in Ambohimahazo) is the head of the Diocese of Ambositra in Ambositra, Madagascar. He was ordained priest on 15 August 1992 by the Society of Jesus. He was appointed and confirmed as bishop during 2004. [1]

  1. "Bishop Fidelis Rakotonarivo [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 18 May 2021.


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