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 (since 2008)
- Bishop (1992–2006), appointed Bishop of Buéa
- Bishop (1982–1992), appointed Archbishop of Garoua
- Bishop Christian Wiyghan Tumi (1979–1982), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Garoua; future Cardinal
- Bishop , 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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Coordinates: 10°20′08″N 15°14′27″E / 10.3356°N 15.2409°E
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Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Cameroon
- Christian organizations established in 1968
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
- Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Garoua
- Roman Catholic bishops of Yagoua
- African Roman Catholic diocese stubs