Roman Catholic Diocese of Buéa
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Cameroon |
| Metropolitan: | Archdiocese of Bamenda |
| Rite: | Latin Rite |
| Area: | 13,410 (5,179 Square Miles) km² |
| Population: Total: Catholics: |
950,000 (2004) 289,542 (30.5%) |
| Ordinaries | |
| Bishop: | Emmanuel Bushu |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buéa {Latin: Bueaën(sis)} is a diocese located in the city of Buéa in the Ecclesiastical province of Bamenda in Cameroon.
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[edit] History
- June 12, 1923: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Buéa from Apostolic Vicariate of Cameroun
- March 15, 1939: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Buéa
- April 18, 1950: Promoted as Diocese of Buéa
[edit] Leadership
- Bishops of Buéa (Roman rite)
- Bishop Emmanuel Bushu (since 2006.11.30)
- Bishop Pius Suh Awa (1973.01.29 – 2006.11.30)
- Bishop Julius Joseph Willem Peeters, M.H.M. (1962.06.04 – 1973.01.29)
- Bishop Peter Rogan, M.H.M. (1950.04.18 – 1961.08.18)
- Vicars Apostolic of Buéa (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter Rogan, M.H.M. (1939.03.15 – 1950.04.18)
- Prefects Apostolic of Buéa (Roman rite)
- Bishop Peter Rogan, M.H.M. (1925 – 1939.03.15)
- Bishop John William Campling, M.H.M. (1923.08.06 – 1925.05.13)
