Diocese of Bafoussam

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam () is a diocese located in the city of Bafoussam in the ecclesiastical province of Douala in Cameroon.

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.

Bishops Bishops of Bafoussam (Latin Rite) Denis Ngande (February 5, 1970 – February 28, 1978) André Wouking (March 15, 1979 – November 27, 1998), appointed Archbishop of Yaoundé Joseph Atanga, S.J. (June 22, 1999 – December 3, 2009), appointed Archbishop of Bertoua Dieudonné Watio (March 5, 2011 – March 19, 2021) Paul Lontsié-Keuné (November 27, 2021 – Present)

Auxiliary bishops Gabriel Simo (1994-2013) Emmanuel Dassi Youfang, Comm. l'Emm. (2016-2020), appointed Bishop of Bafia

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné, appointed Bishop of Yokadouma in 2017

See also Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

References

External links GCatholic.org