Roman Catholic Diocese of Yagoua

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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.

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[edit] History

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

[edit] 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)

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