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

In January 18, 1963, it was established as Diocese of Sangmélima from the Diocese of Douala.[1]

Leadership

  • Bishops of Sangmélima (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order:[1]
    • Bishop Christophe Zoa (December 4, 2008 – present), formerly auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Yaounde
    • Bishop Raphaël Marie Ze (January 23, 1992 – December 4, 2008)
    • Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (July 22, 1983 – May 20, 1991), appointed Bishop of Ebolowa-Kribi
    • Bishop Pierre-Célestin Nkou (January 18, 1963 – May 16, 1983)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Diocese of Sangmélima, Cameroon 🇨🇲". GCatholic. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

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