Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima

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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 (2008.12.04 - present), formerly auxiliary of the Yaounde archdiocese
    • Bishop Raphaël Marie Ze (1992.01.23 - 2008.12.04)
    • Bishop (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[]

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


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