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, in reverse chronological order
- Bishops of Yagoua (Roman rite), below
- Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda (since 2008)
- Bishop Emmanuel Bushu (1992–2006), appointed Bishop of Buéa
- Bishop Antoine Ntalou (1982–1992), appointed Archbishop of Garoua
- Bishop Christian Wiyghan Tumi (1979–1982), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Garoua; future Cardinal
- Bishop Louis Charpenet, O.M.I. (1973–1977); see below
- Prefect Apostolic of Yagoua (Roman rite), below
- Father Louis Charpenet, O.M.I. (1968–1973); see above
See also
References
External links
10°20′08″N 15°14′27″E / 10.3356°N 15.2409°E / 10.3356; 15.2409
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