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Roman Catholic Diocese of Batouri

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Batouri (Latin: Baturien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Batouri in the Ecclesiastical province of Bertoua in Cameroon. Its seat is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame in Batouri.It has an area of 15,981 square kilometers, with 205,000 inhabitants (47,000 Catholics), 11 parishes, 27 priests (21 diocesan, 2 religious, and 4 Fidei donum), 13 religious brothers, 17 seminarians, and 31 religious sisters.

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History

  • February 3, 1994: Established as Diocese of Batouri from the Diocese of Bertoua
  • Leadership

  • Bishops of Batouri (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Faustin Ambassa Ndjodo, C.I.C.M. (2009.12.03 -)
  • Fr. Vital Pierre Nkenlifack (Apostolic Administrator 2008.01 – 2009.12.03)
  • Bishop Samuel Kleda (2000.10.23-2007.11.03)
  • Archbishop Roger Pirenne (1994.02.03 – 1999.06.03)
  • References

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Batouri Wikipedia