Roman Catholic Diocese of Kumbo

Roman Catholic Diocese of Kumbo

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kumbo {Latin: "Kumboën(sis)"} is a diocese located in the city of Kumbo in the Ecclesiastical province of Bamenda in Cameroon.

History

* March 18, 1982: Established as Diocese of Kumbo from the Diocese of Bamenda

pecial Churches

The cathedral is St. Theresa Cathedral in Kumbo.

Leadership

* Bishops of Kumbo (Roman rite)
** Bishop George Nkuo (since 2006.07.08)
** Archbishop Cornelius Fontem Esua (1982.09.10 – 2004.12.07)

ee also

*Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

ource

* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/kumb1.htm Giga-Catholic Information]


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