Roman Catholic Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo {Latin: Maruan(us)–Mokolen(sis)} is a diocese located in the cities of Maroua and Mokolo in the Ecclesiastical province of Garoua in Cameroon.

Contents 1 History 2 Leadership 3 See also 4 Source

[edit] History

• March 11, 1968: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Maroua–Mokolo from the Diocese of Garoua
• January 29, 1973: Promoted as Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo

[edit] Leadership

• Bishops of Maroua–Mokolo (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Philippe Albert Joseph Stevens (since 1994.11.11)
  • Bishop Jacques Joseph François de Bernon, O.M.I. (1973.01.29 – 1994.09.22)
• Prefects Apostolic of Maroua–Mokolo (Roman rite)
  • Bishop Jacques Joseph François de Bernon, O.M.I. (1968.03.11 – 1973.01.29)

[edit] See also

• Roman Catholicism in Cameroon

[edit] Source

• Giga-Catholic Information