Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima (Latin: Sangmelimaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sangmélima in the Ecclesiastical province of Yaoundé in Cameroon.

Contents 1 History 2 Leadership 3 See also 4 Source

[edit] History

• January 18, 1963: Established as Diocese of Sangmélima from the Diocese of Douala

[edit] Leadership

• Bishops of Sangmélima (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Christophe Zoa (2008.12.04 - present), formerly auxiliary of the Yaounde archdiocese
  • Bishop Raphaël Marie Ze (1992.01.23 - 2008.12.04)
  • Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (1983.07.22 – 1991.05.20)
  • Bishop Pierre-Célestin Nkou (1963.01.18 – 1983.05.16)

[edit] See also

• Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

[edit] Source

• Giga-Catholic Information