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), in reverse chronological order
    • 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), appointed Bishop of Ebolowa-Kribi
    • Bishop Pierre-Célestin Nkou (1963.01.18 – 1983.05.16)

See also
  • Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

Sources



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