Roman Catholic Diocese of Yagoua

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Yagoua (Latin: Yaguan(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Yagoua in the Ecclesiastical province of Garoua in Cameroon.

History

  • March 11, 1968: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Yagoua from the Diocese of Garoua
  • January 29, 1973: Promoted as Diocese of Yagoua

Leadership, in reverse chronological order

  • Bishops of Yagoua (Roman rite), below
    • Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda (since 2008)
    • Bishop Emmanuel Bushu (1992–2006), appointed Bishop of Buéa
    • Bishop Antoine Ntalou (1982–1992), appointed Archbishop of Garoua
    • Bishop Christian Wiyghan Tumi (1979–1982), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Garoua; future Cardinal
    • Bishop Louis Charpenet, O.M.I. (1973–1977); see below
  • Prefect Apostolic of Yagoua (Roman rite), below
    • Father Louis Charpenet, O.M.I. (1968–1973); see above

See also

  • Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

References



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