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Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

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13,000 km²

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam (Latin: Bafussamen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Bafoussam in the Ecclesiastical province of Douala in Cameroon.

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History

  • February 5, 1970: Established as Diocese of Bafoussam from the Diocese of Nkongsamba

    • Special churches

    The cathedral is the Cathédrale Saint-Joseph in Bafoussam.

    Leadership

  • Bishops of Bafoussam (Latin Rite)
  • Dieudonné Watio (since March 5, 2011)
  • Joseph Atanga, S.J. (1999.06.22 - 2009.12.03)
  • André Wouking (1979.03.15 – 1998.11.27)
  • Denis Ngande (1970.02.05 – 1978.02.28)

    • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam Wikipedia
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