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
- Bishops of Yagoua (Roman rite)
- Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda (since 2008)
- Bishop Emmanuel Bushu (1992–2006)
- Archbishop Antoine Ntalou (1982–1992)
- Cardinal Christian Wiyghan Tumi (1979–1982)
- Bishop Louis Charpenet, O.M.I. (1973–1977)
- Prefects Apostolic of Yagoua (Roman rite)
- Bishop Louis Charpenet, O.M.I. (1968–1973)
See also
References
Coordinates: 10°20′08″N 15°14′27″E / 10.3356°N 15.2409°E
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