Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima (Latin: Sangmelimaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sangmélima in the Ecclesiastical province of Yaoundé in Cameroon.

History

January 18, 1963: Established as Diocese of Sangmélima from the Diocese of Douala

Leadership

Bishops of Sangmélima (Roman rite)
- Bishop Christophe Zoa (2008.12.04 - present), formerly auxiliary of the Yaounde archdiocese
- Bishop Raphaël Marie Ze (1992.01.23 - 2008.12.04)
- Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (1983.07.22 – 1991.05.20)
- Bishop Pierre-Célestin Nkou (1963.01.18 – 1983.05.16)

See also

Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

Sources

GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 2°55′50″N 11°58′52″E / 2.9306°N 11.9810°E / 2.9306; 11.9810

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