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 (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
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Cameroon
- Christian organizations established in 1963
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Yaoundé
- Roman Catholic bishops of Sangmélima
- African Roman Catholic diocese stubs