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.

Leadership

Bishops of Bafoussam (Latin Rite)
- Dieudonné Watio (since March 5, 2011)
- Joseph Atanga, S.J. (1999.06.22 - 2009.12.03)
- André Wouking (1979.03.15 – 1998.11.27)
- Denis Ngande (1970.02.05 – 1978.02.28)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

References

External links

GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 5°29′19″N 10°24′26″E / 5.4886°N 10.4073°E / 5.4886; 10.4073

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