Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa

Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa (born 26 February 1970) is a Central African Catholic prelate who serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Alindao, Central African Republic since 19 Mar 2014. Before that, from 14 May 2012 until 19 March 2024, he served as Coadjutor Bishop of the same Catholic See. He was appointed bishop by Pope Benedict XVI. His episcopal consecration took place at Bangui on 22 July 2012 by the hands of Cardinal Fernando Filoni. On 19 March 2014, Bishop Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa succeeded Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp., whose age-related retirement was accepted that same day.

Background and education He was born on 26 February 1970, in Bangassou, Mbomou Prefecture, Central African Republic. He studied philosophy and theology at the Saint Marc Major Seminary in Bangui.

Priest He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bangassou, on 18 March 2001. On 18 December 2004, when The Holy Father created the Diocese of Alindao, Father Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa was incardinated in the new Catholic see. He served as a priest until 14 May 2012. While a priest, he served in various roles and location, including:

On 19 March 2014, Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, C.S.Sp, the founding local ordinary of Alindao retired, having attained the retirement age for Catholic bishops. Bishop Cyr-Nestor Yapaupa, previously Coadjutor Bishop of the same Catholic diocese succeeded at Alindao.