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Diocese of Ebolowa

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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

20 May 1991: Established as Diocese of Ebolowa–Kribi from the Diocese of Sangmélima.

19 June 2008: Diocese was split to form the Diocese of Ebolowa and the Diocese of Kribi.

Leadership

Bishops of Ebolowa–Kribi (Roman rite)

Jean-Baptiste Ama (20 May 1991 – 15 March 2002), retired

Jean Mbarga (15 October 2004 – 19 June 2008 see below)

Bishops of Ebolowa (Roman rite)

Jean Mbarga (see above 19 June 2008 – 31 October 2014), appointed Archbishop of Yaoundé

Philippe Alain Mbarga (22 October 2016 – Present)

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Sources

  1. 1.
    Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa
    WikidataLast verified: 21 October 2026
  2. 2.
    Diocese of Ebolowa
    Wikipedia (English)Published 21 September 2026Last verified: 21 October 2026
  3. 3.
    Liste des évêques d'Ebolowa
    Wikipédia (français)Published 17 April 2026Last verified: 21 October 2026

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