Roman Catholic Diocese of Doumé–Abong’ Mbang
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Doumé–Abong’ Mbang
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Doumé–Abong’ Mbang (Latin: Dumen(sis)–Abongen(sis)–Mbangen(sis)) is a diocese located in the cities of Doumé and Abong’ Mbang in the Ecclesiastical province of Bertoua in Cameroon.
History
- March 3, 1949: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Doumé from the Apostolic Vicariate of Yaoundé
- September 14, 1955: Promoted as Diocese of Doumé
- March 17, 1983: Renamed as Diocese of Doumé–Abong’ Mbang
Leadership
- Bishops of Doumé–Abong’ Mbang (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jan Ozga (since 1997.04.20)
- Bishop Pierre Augustin Tchouanga, S.C.I. (1983.03.17 – 1995.02.24)
- Bishops of Doumé (Roman rite)
- Archbishop Lambertus Johannes van Heygen, C.S.Sp. (1962.04.16 – 1983.03.17)
- Bishop Jacques Teerenstra, C.S.Sp. (1955.09.14 – 1961.01.28)
- Vicars Apostolic of Doumé (Roman rite)
- Bishop Jacques Teerenstra, C.S.Sp. (1951 – 1955.09.14)
- Archbishop René Graffin, C.S.Sp. (1949.03.03 – 1951)
See also
Source
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Cameroon
- Religious organizations established in 1949
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century
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