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 (since March 5, 2011)

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
  • Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

References

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