- Source: Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa (Latin: Ebolouanus) is a diocese located in the city of Ebolowa in the ecclesiastical province of Yaoundé in Cameroon.
History
May 20, 1991: Established as Diocese of Ebolowa–Kribi from the Diocese of Sangmélima.
June 19, 2008: Diocese was split to form the Diocese of Ebolowa and the Diocese of Kribi.
Leadership
Bishops of Ebolowa (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order
Bishop Philippe Alain Mbarga (October 22, 2016 – present); consecrated, and installed, on the following Dec. 8
Bishop Jean Mbarga (October 15, 2004 – October 31, 2014); Diocese of Kribi detached; served also as Apostolic Administrator of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaounde from July 29, 2013; elevated to Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaounde, based in Yaounde, Cameroon, by Pope Francis, while serving as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ebolowa
Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (May 20, 1991 – March 15, 2002)
See also
Roman Catholicism in Cameroon
References
Sources
GCatholic.org
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa
- List of Catholic dioceses (structured view)
- List of Catholic dioceses in Cameroon
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Kribi
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbalmayo
- List of Catholic dioceses in Africa
- List of Catholic dioceses (alphabetical)
- Index of Cameroon-related articles
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé
