Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam (Latin: Bafussamen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bafoussam in the Ecclesiastical province of Douala in Cameroon.
History
- February 5, 1970: Established as Diocese of Bafoussam from the Diocese of Nkongsamba
Special churches
The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Joseph in Bafoussam.
Bishops
- Bishops of Bafoussam (Latin Rite)
- Denis Ngande (1970.02.05 – 1978.02.28)
- André Wouking (1979.03.15 – 1998.11.27), appointed Archbishop of Yaoundé
- Joseph Atanga, S.J. (1999.06.22 - 2009.12.03), appointed Archbishop of Bertoua
- Dieudonné Watio (2011.03.05 – 2021.03.19)
Auxiliary bishops
- Gabriel Simo (1994-2013)
- Emmanuel Dassi Youfang, Comm. l'Emm. (2016-2020), appointed Bishop of Bafia
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Paul Lontsié-Keuné, appointed Bishop of Yokadouma in 2017
See also
References
External links
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