Roman Catholic Diocese of Yagoua
- 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)
ee also
*Roman Catholicism in Cameroon
ource
* [http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/yago0.htm Giga-Catholic Information]
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