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)

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

References

• GCatholic.org

Coordinates: 10°20′08″N 15°14′27″E / 10.3356°N 15.2409°E / 10.3356; 15.2409